WO2025142049A1 - Mobile body, storage for mobile body, and storage system for mobile body - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to a mobile object, a storage facility for a mobile object, and a storage system for a mobile object.
- a moving body that includes a running body that runs on a running surface and a mounting body that is mounted on the running body.
- the mounting body can be attached to the running body, and the mounted body can be detached from the running body.
- various types of mounting bodies can be attached to the running body as appropriate. An example of this type of moving body is disclosed in Non-Patent Document 1 below.
- the object of the present invention is to provide a moving body that includes a running body and a mounting body that can be attached to and detached from the running body, and that can properly perform both the attachment and detachment of the mounting body.
- the mobile body of the present invention comprises a running body capable of running in a first direction and having a mounting surface facing a second direction facing upward with respect to the first direction, and a mounting body configured to be detachable from the mounting surface, which moves integrally with the running body when attached to the mounting surface and mounted on the running body, and which is disposed separately from the running body when detached from the mounting surface and not mounted on the running body, the mounting body having a base detachable from the mounting surface, and a mounting body configured in an elongated shape, one end of which is supported by the base so as to be rotatable relative to the base, the other end of which extends from the base in the first direction and is operable, and which, when stored, has a first movable tool that rotates relatively to the base with the one end as a fulcrum so as to approach the base.
- the mounting body has a first drive unit that rotates the first movable device relatively closer to the base by pulling the first movable device in the direction opposite to the first direction, using the one end as a fulcrum.
- the mounting body is configured in a plate shape, is supported on the base so as to be movable relative to the base, and has a second movable tool that is positioned forward of the running body and works on a surface facing the first direction.
- the mounting body is provided above the second movable device in the second direction and has a second drive unit that drives the mounting body itself to move the second movable device relative to the mounting body.
- the second movable device is configured to be able to make contact with the ground surface of the running body when work is performed by the first movable device while the mounted body is attached to the running body.
- the movable body of the present invention comprises a running body, and a mounting body that moves integrally with the running body when mounted on the running body and that can be positioned separately from the running body when detached from the running body, and the mounting body includes a base that can be attached and detached to the running body, and a first movable device that is configured in an elongated shape, has one end supported on the base so as to be rotatable relative to the base, and is capable of working at the other end extending from the base in the fore-and-aft direction of the running body, and when stored, rotates relatively to the base with the one end as a fulcrum so as to approach the base.
- the mounting body is configured in a plate shape, is supported on the base so as to be movable relative to the base, and has a second movable tool that is positioned forward of the running body and works on a surface facing in the fore-and-aft direction.
- both the mounting body can be properly attached and detached.
- 2 is a perspective view of a lift portion, an engagement portion, a fixing portion, and a support portion provided in the movable body shown in FIG. 1 .
- 2 is a cross-sectional view showing a state in which a lift section of the moving body shown in FIG. 1 rises and moves a mounting body upward while supporting it.
- 2 is a cross-sectional view showing a state in which a lift unit included in the moving body shown in FIG. 1 descends and supports a mounting body while moving it downward.
- 2 is a functional block diagram of each element of the moving body shown in FIG. 1 . 2 is a side view of a mounting body provided on the moving body shown in FIG. 1 . 2 is a plan view of a mounting body provided on the moving body shown in FIG. 1 .
- FIG. 2 is a bottom view of a mounting body provided on the moving body shown in FIG. 1 .
- 2 is a front view of a mounting body provided on the moving body shown in FIG. 1 .
- 2 is a rear view of a mounting body provided on the moving body shown in FIG. 1 .
- 2 is a side view of a mounted body provided on the moving body shown in FIG. 1 in a stored position.
- FIG. 2 is a side view of the moving body shown in FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a storage system including a storage unit for storing a moving object according to a first embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 21 is a rear view of the storage unit shown in FIG. 20. 21 is a rear view of the storage unit shown in FIG. 20 in which a moving object is stored.
- FIG. 21 is a rear view of the storage unit shown in FIG. 20 in which the traveling body is stored.
- FIG. 21 is a perspective view of the inside of the storage facility shown in FIG. 20 in a state in which a traveling body is stored in the storage facility.
- 21 is a rear view of the storage unit shown in FIG. 20 in a state in which the mount is stored in the storage unit.
- FIG. 21 is a perspective view of the inside of the storage unit shown in FIG. 20 in a state in which the mounted body is stored in the storage unit.
- 21 is a side view showing the relationship between the detected part and the stop position of the moving body in the storage shown in FIG. 20.
- 21 is a diagram for explaining a process for detaching the mounted body of the moving body from the traveling body in the storage facility shown in FIG. 20.
- 21 is a diagram for explaining a process for detaching the mounted body of the moving body from the traveling body in the storage facility shown in FIG. 20.
- 21 is a diagram for explaining a process for detaching the mounted body of the moving body from the traveling body in the storage facility shown in FIG. 20.
- 21 is a diagram for explaining a process for detaching the mounted body of the moving body from the traveling body in the storage facility shown in FIG. 20.
- 21 is a diagram for explaining a process for detaching the mounted body of the moving body from the traveling body in the storage facility shown in FIG. 20.
- 21 is a diagram for explaining a process for detaching the mounted body of the moving body from the traveling body in the storage facility shown in FIG. 20.
- 21 is a perspective view of the inside of the storage unit shown in FIG.
- 21 is a diagram for explaining a process for attaching a mounted body provided on a moving body to a traveling body in the storage facility shown in FIG. 20.
- 21 is a diagram for explaining a process for attaching a mounted body provided on a moving body to a traveling body in the storage facility shown in FIG. 20.
- 21 is a diagram for explaining a process for attaching a mounted body provided on a moving body to a traveling body in the storage facility shown in FIG. 20.
- 21 is a flowchart showing a series of operations for detaching a mounted body of a moving body from a traveling body in the storage facility shown in FIG. 20.
- FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing a series of operations for mounting a mounting body provided on a moving body to a traveling body in the storage facility shown in FIG. 20.
- FIG. 11 is a perspective view of an engagement portion provided on a moving body according to a modified example of the first embodiment of the present invention.
- 13 is a cross-sectional view showing how a protruding portion of an engagement portion provided on a movable body according to a modified example of the first embodiment of the present invention rotates and is screwed into a fitting portion to move the movable body upward and downward.
- FIG. FIG. 11 is a plan view of a running body provided on a moving body according to a modified example of the first embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 11 is a perspective view of an engagement portion provided on a moving body according to a second embodiment of the present invention.
- 11 is an oblique view of the inside of a storage facility for storing a moving body according to a second embodiment of the present invention, in which a mounting body of the moving body is attached to a traveling body.
- FIG. 11 is an oblique view of the inside of a storage facility for storing a moving body according to a second embodiment of the present invention, in which a mounting body of the moving body is attached to a traveling body.
- FIG. 11 is an oblique view of the inside of a storage facility for storing a moving body according to a second embodiment of the present invention, in which a mounting body of the moving body is attached to a traveling body.
- FIG. 11 is a perspective view of an engagement portion provided on a moving body according to a modified example of the second embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 13 is a perspective view of an engagement portion and a fixing portion provided on a movable body according to a third embodiment of the present invention.
- 13A and 13B are perspective views showing states before and after fixing at a fixing portion provided on a moving body according to a third embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 13 is a perspective view of the inside of a storage facility for storing movable bodies according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 11 is a perspective view of a moving body according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 13 is a perspective view of a storage system including a storage unit for storing movable objects according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.
- 13 is a diagram for explaining a process for charging the mounted body and the traveling body of a moving body in a storage facility for storing the moving body according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining a process for charging the mounted body and the traveling body of a moving body in a storage facility for storing the moving body according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining a process for charging the mounted body and the traveling body of a moving body in a storage facility for storing the moving body according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. FIG. 13 is a perspective view of a moving body according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 13 is a perspective view of a moving body according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 13 is a plan view of a running body provided on a moving body according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 13 is a bottom view of a mounting body provided on a moving body according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 13 is a functional block diagram of each element of a moving body according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 13 is a cross-sectional view showing a state in which a first end and a second end of a moving body according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention are non-contact coils and electrical connection is made by the coils.
- FIG. 13 is a time chart showing the change over time in the remaining battery charge of the power source of the traveling body and the power source of the mounted body provided in the moving body according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 13 is a perspective view of a moving body according to a sixth embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 13 is a perspective view of a moving body according to a sixth embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 13 is a functional block diagram of each element of a moving body according to a sixth embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 13 is a cross-sectional view showing a state in which transmission is performed by a mechanism at a transmitting part and a transmitted part included in a moving body according to a sixth embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 13 is a cross-sectional view showing a state in which transmission is performed by a fluid in a transmitting portion and a transmitted portion included in a moving body according to a modified example of the sixth embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. FIG. 23 is a functional block diagram of each element provided in a moving body according to a modified example of the sixth embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 13 is a perspective view of a moving body according to a modified example of the sixth embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 13 is a perspective view of a moving body according to a modified example of the sixth embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 13 is a perspective view of a moving body according to a seventh embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 13 is a perspective view of a moving body according to a seventh embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 13 is a perspective view of a moving body according to a seventh embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 13 is a perspective view of a moving body according to a seventh embodiment of the present invention.
- 13 is a plan view of a running body and an outer shell portion of a moving body according to a seventh embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. FIG. 13 is a front view of a moving body according to a seventh embodiment of the present invention.
- 13 is a functional block diagram of each element of a moving body according to a seventh embodiment of the present invention.
- 13 is a perspective view of an outer shell part of a moving body according to a modified example of the seventh embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. FIG. 23 is a plan view of a moving body according to a modified example of the seventh embodiment of the present invention.
- 13A to 13C are diagrams for explaining an example of an operation of a moving body according to a modified example of an embodiment of the present invention.
- 13A to 13C are diagrams for explaining an example of an operation of a moving body according to a modified example of an embodiment of the present invention.
- a moving body 100 includes a running body 200 and a mounting body 300 (hereinafter, sometimes referred to as an "attachment 300").
- the directions up/down, left/right, front/rear correspond to the directions of the arrows up/down, left/right, front/rear as shown appropriately in each drawing.
- the running body 200 can run in a first direction.
- the "first direction” is either forward/backward, left/right, front diagonal left/front diagonal right, or rear diagonal left/rear diagonal right, and corresponds to the horizontal direction.
- the oblique angles of the front diagonal left/front diagonal right, and rear diagonal left/rear diagonal right are each arbitrary.
- the "first direction” also corresponds to a direction parallel to the traveling surface.
- the traveling body 200 can travel in all directions along the traveling surface. This omnidirectional travel is made possible by the traveling device 270, the configuration of which will be described in detail later.
- the running body 200 has a mounting surface 210 facing a second direction that faces upward with respect to the first direction.
- the mounting surface 210 is included on the upper surface of the running body 200.
- the “second direction” corresponds to the upward direction.
- the “second direction” also corresponds to the vertical direction away from the running surface.
- a third direction opposite to the second direction is also defined.
- the "third direction” corresponds to the downward direction, and also corresponds to the vertical direction approaching the driving surface.
- a fourth direction perpendicular to each of the first and second directions is also defined.
- the "fourth direction” corresponds to the horizontal direction, and also corresponds to the direction parallel to the driving surface. For example, if the first direction is forward, the fourth direction is to the left or right.
- the mounting body 300 is configured to be detachable from the mounting surface 210 of the running body 200.
- the mounting body 300 is detached (see, for example, Figures 3 and 4), first, the bottom surface of the mounting body 300 facing the third direction is opposed to the mounting surface 210 facing the second direction. Then, by bringing both surfaces relatively close to each other, the mounting body 300 can be attached to the mounting surface 210.
- the running body 200 is caused to run to the mounting body 300's position so that both sides face each other. Then, with both sides facing each other, the mounting body 300 may be moved in the third direction to achieve attachment.
- the mounting body 300 is attached to the mounting surface 210 and mounted on the running body 200, it moves integrally with the running body 200.
- the support portions 250 are disposed at positions corresponding to the vertices of a polygon in a plan view (see FIG. 6).
- the support portion 250 includes six support portions 250a, 250b, 250c, 250d, 250e, and 250f.
- the positions of support portions 250a, 250b, and 250c, and support portions 250d, 250e, and 250f correspond to the vertices of a triangle on the same plane.
- the lift section 220 (i.e., support section 250b, support section 250c, support section 250e, and support section 250f) has a cylindrical shape.
- the lift section 220 is coaxially fitted into a hole 221 that partially accommodates the lower part.
- the hole 221 is located on the upper surface of the vehicle body 260, at the four corners in a plan view.
- the hole 221 is provided to correspond to the position of the lift section 220.
- the hole 221 has a circular opening with a diameter slightly larger than that of the lift section 220. Through this opening, the lower part of the lift section 220 is accommodated inside the vehicle body 260.
- the lift section 220 protrudes toward the fitting portion 232 of the engagement portion 230 of the mounting body 300 (i.e., the fitting portion 242 of the fixing portion 240a).
- the fitting portions 232 are provided at the four corners of the mounting body 300 when viewed from the bottom.
- the fitting portions 232 are positioned to correspond to the arrangement of the lift section 220 when the mounting body 300 is attached to the running body 200.
- the fitting portions 232 are recessed upward, allowing the lift section 220 to be fitted when the mounting body 300 is attached.
- the mounting body 300 By fitting the lift unit 220 into the fitting portion 232, the mounting body 300 can be lifted and lowered while supporting the mounting body 300. That is, in response to the movement of the lift unit 220 in the second direction, the mounting body 300 moves in the second direction (upward) (see FIG. 10). In response to the movement of the lift unit 220 in the third direction (downward), the mounting body 300 moves in the third direction (downward) (see FIG. 11).
- the lift section 220 is fitted into the fitting portion 232, whereby the running body 200 and the mounting body 300 are engaged with each other. In this way, the lift section 220 also functions as the protruding portion 231 of the engagement portion 230. In addition, the lift section 220 is fitted into the fitting portion 242, whereby the relative movement between the running body 200 and the mounting body 300 is restricted, and the mounting body 300 is fixed to the running body 200. In this way, the lift section 220 also functions as the protruding portion 241 of the fixing portion 240a.
- the fitting portion 232 of the engagement portion 230 (fitting portion 242 of the fixing portion 240a) has a recessed shape into which the protruding portion 231 (protruding portion 241 of the fixing portion 240a) can fit.
- This shape has a portion that narrows in diameter along the direction in which the protruding portion 231 (protruding portion 241 of the fixing portion 240a) fits.
- the diameter of the cylindrical shape of the lift portion 220 which is the protruding portion 231 (protruding portion 241 of the fixed portion 240a) of the engagement portion 230, is approximately the same as the diameter of the abutment 232b and is smaller than the diameter of the opening 232a (see Figures 9, 10, and 11).
- suction sites may also be provided on the tops 222 of the lift sections 220.
- magnetic suction forces are generated at a total of six suction sites corresponding to the four lift sections 220 and the two fixed sections 240b.
- the protruding portion 241 (adsorption portion 241a) is fitted into the fitting portion 242, and an adsorption force is generated by exciting the adsorption portion 241a, thereby restricting the relative movement of the running body 200 and the mounting body 300. In this way, the mounting body 300 is fixed to the running body 200.
- the fitting portion 242 of the fixing portion 240b has a recessed shape into which the protruding portion 241 of the protruding fixing portion 240b can be fitted.
- the shape is arbitrary as long as the fitting portion 242 can be fitted, and in this embodiment, it has the same diameter along the fitting direction (see Figures 9, 10, and 11). Alternatively, it may have a shape that reduces in diameter along the fitting direction.
- the circular cross section of the lift section 220 is eccentric from the abutment 232b of the fitting section 232, and is within the area of the circular cross section of the opening 232a.
- the lift portion 220 moves relative to the vehicle body 260 in the second direction (the lift portion 220 becomes exposed from the hole portion 221).
- the lift portion 220 with the rising top portion 222 as the leading end, is inserted into the insertion portion 232 through the opening 232a.
- the edge of the top portion 222 abuts against the inner wall of the insertion portion 232.
- the top 222 After the top 222 reaches the butt 232b and comes into contact with each other, the top 222, which had been rising, stops at the uppermost position. As a result, the mounting body 300 facing the mounting surface 210 moves upward from its placement position in the second direction while being supported by the rising lift section 220.
- the top 222 descends while supporting the mounting body 300. Therefore, the mounting body 300 moves in the third direction while the top 222 and the abutment 232b are in contact with each other.
- the insertion portion 242 descends so as to approach the protruding portion 241 (the suction portion 241a).
- the axis of the protruding portion 241 (the suction portion 241a) and the axis of the insertion portion 242 are aligned.
- the protruding portion 241 As shown in FIG. 11(b), the protruding portion 241, with the suction portion 241a at its tip, is fitted into the descending fitting portion 242. As shown in FIG. 11(c), the descending top portion 222 stops at the lowest position. At the same time, the fitting of the protruding portion 241 into the fitting portion 242 is completed. As a result, the mounting body 300, which had been moving upward, moves downward to approach the mounting surface 210 while being supported by the descending lift portion 220.
- a device related to the motor may be interposed between the power source 280 and the object to be powered.
- the power supply from the power source 280 is controlled by a control device 283, and the traveling device 270, the lift unit 220, and the suction part 241a are controlled.
- the communication device 281, the control device 283, the device related to the motor, etc. are arranged behind the power source 280 in the vehicle length direction of the vehicle body 260. These may be arranged integrally behind the vehicle body 260 as an electronic unit.
- the communication device 281 is connected to the control device 283 and the sensor 282 via a communication network N1 such as a CAN.
- the communication device 281 is also connected to an external terminal (not shown) and is capable of information communication.
- the communication device 281 sends information received from the external terminal to the communication network N1, and also transmits information from the communication network N1 to the external terminal.
- the external terminal may be a terminal capable of displaying information indicating the state of the mobile body 100, and may be a fixed terminal provided outside the storage facility 500 described below.
- Information communication between the communication device 281 and the external terminal may be wireless communication based on the IEEE 802.11 series of standards (such as Wi-Fi (registered trademark)). Note that the form of wireless communication is not limited to the above, and may be, for example, infrared communication, Bluetooth (registered trademark), cellular/non-cellular LPWA, etc. Also, information communication via a wired connection may be performed instead of wireless communication.
- the distance measurement sensor 282 is provided at the front end of the vehicle body 260 in the vehicle length direction, approximately in the center in the vehicle width direction. This allows the distance between the front end of the running body 200 and a detectable portion 531, which will be described later, to be measured. In addition, multiple distance measurement sensors 282 may be provided near the outer end of the side of the front of the vehicle body, etc.
- the control device 283 is a device that executes control of the traveling device 270, control of the lift unit 220, and control of the suction portion 241a.
- the control device 283 includes an attachment control unit 283a, a detachment control unit 283b, a stop position determination unit 283c, and an automatic driving control unit 283d, each of which is composed of electric/electronic circuits, programs stored in a CPU, etc. Instruction signals received by the communication device 281 and detection signals detected by the sensor 282 are sent to the control device 283 via the communication network N1.
- the mounting control unit 283a controls the mounting of the mounted body 300 on a running body 200 on which the mounted body 300 is not mounted. More specifically, when mounting a mounted body 300 that is positioned at a position above the mounting surface 210 in the second direction to a running body 200 on which the mounted body 300 is not mounted, the mounting control unit 283a controls the lift unit 220 to support the mounted body 300 facing the mounting surface 210 and move it above the position in the second direction (see FIG. 10). In this embodiment, the mounted body 300 is positioned at a position in the storage facility 500 described below.
- the mounting control unit 283a controls the fixing unit 240a and the fixing unit 240b to fix the mounting body 300 to the running body 200. More specifically, the demagnetized adhesion portion 241a is switched to an excited state to generate an adhesion force based on magnetism.
- the detachment control unit 283b controls the lift unit 220 to support the mounting body 300 attached to the mounting surface 210 and move it above its placement position in the second direction.
- the detachment control unit 283b controls the running device 270 to run the running body 200 together with the mounting body 300 to the above-mentioned stopping position while the mounting body 300 is moved above its placement position.
- the mounting body 300 of this embodiment is an attachment 300 that functions as a backhoe when attached to the traveling body 200.
- the mounting body 300 includes a first movable tool 310, a second movable tool 320, and a base 330.
- the bottom surface 331 of the base 330 is provided with the insertion portions 232 and 242 in the lift portion 220, the engagement portion 230, and the fixed portion 240a and fixed portion 240b.
- the insertion portions 232 and 242 are arranged to correspond to the six support portions 250 of the running body 200, respectively. Details of the arrangement and structure of the insertion portions 232 and 242 are as described above (see FIG. 9, FIG. 10, and FIG. 11).
- the bucket 313 is configured so that one end is supported and the other end 313a traces a trajectory of the turning radius. A cutting edge is provided on the other end 313a.
- One end of the bucket 313 is supported by the arm 312 via a bucket link so that the bucket 313 can rotate relative to the arm 312. The position where one end of the bucket 313 is supported is the other end of the arm 312.
- the second movable device 320 is configured to be able to come into contact with the ground surface (i.e., running surface G) of the running device 200 when work is performed by the first movable device 310 with the mounting body 300 attached to the running device 200. More specifically, the lower end of the approximately rectangular dozer 321 faces the ground surface. When the first movable device 310 is working, if the center of gravity fluctuates and the mobile body 100 tilts, the lower end of the dozer 321 comes into contact with the ground. That is, the second movable device 320 has the function of working as a dozer 321, as well as the function of an outrigger.
- the mounted body 300 includes a power source 380, a communication device 381, and a control device 382 as electrical devices.
- the power source 380 is electrically connected to the communication device 381, the control device 382, and the actuators of the drive unit 340a, the drive unit 340b, the drive unit 340c, the drive unit 340d, and the drive unit 340e so as to be able to supply power to each of them.
- the power source 380 may be charged by cable connection power supply, non-contact power supply, or the like via a predetermined electrical device (e.g., a fixed or mobile charger, etc.).
- the form, timing, location, etc. of charging the power source 380 are arbitrary. For example, as described later, when the mounted body 300 is stored in the storage facility 500, the power source 380 may be charged by contact or non-contact power supply. On the other hand, the power source 380 may be charged outside the storage facility 500.
- a device related to the motor may be interposed between the power source 380 and the object to be powered.
- the power supply from the power source 380 is controlled by a control device 382, which controls the drive units 340a, 340b, 340c, 340d, and 340e.
- the power source 380, communication device 381, control device 382, and the devices related to the motor may be integrally arranged as an electronic unit behind the base 330 in the vehicle length direction or on the protruding portion 332.
- the communication device 381 is connected to the control device 382 via a communication network N2 such as a CAN.
- a battery sensor (not shown) of the power source 380 may also be connected to the communication network N2.
- the communication device 381 is also connected to the external terminal described above, enabling information communication.
- the communication device 381 transmits information received from the external terminal to the communication network N2, while transmitting information from the communication network N2 to the external terminal.
- Information communication between the communication device 381 and the external terminal may be, for example, wireless communication according to the above-mentioned standard. Note that the form of wireless communication is not limited to the above, and for example, infrared communication, Bluetooth (registered trademark), cellular/non-cellular LPWA, etc. may be used. Also, information communication by wired connection may be performed instead of wireless communication.
- control device 382 is a device that executes the control of each of drive units 340a, 340b, 340c, 340d, and 340e.
- Control device 382 is composed of electric and electronic circuits, programs stored in a CPU, etc. Instruction signals and the like received by communication device 381 are sent to control device 382 via communication network N2.
- the storage system 400 for the moving body 100 includes a storage 500, a stop position determination unit 283c, an automatic driving control unit 283d, an attachment control unit 283a, and a detachment control unit 283b.
- the stop position determination unit 283c, the automatic driving control unit 283d, the attachment control unit 283a, and the detachment control unit 283b are provided in the running body 200 of the moving body 100. Alternatively, they may be provided in a portion different from the running body 200 (for example, the mounting body 300, another terminal, etc.).
- the storage system 400 is configured to detach the mounted body 300 from the moving body 100 to which it is attached at the stopping position of the storage facility 500 by the detachment control unit 283b, and place the mounted body 300 in the placement unit 560 of the storage facility 500 for storage.
- the storage system 400 is configured to attach the mounted body 300 placed in the placement unit 560 to the traveling body 200 at the stopping position of the storage facility 500 by the attachment control unit 283a.
- the storage facility 500 may store both the mounted body 300 and the running body 200 (i.e., the moving body 100) at the same time, or may store only the running body 200 or only the mounted body 300 (see, for example, Figures 22, 23, and 25).
- the storage 500 is a housing capable of housing the entire moving body 100.
- the storage 500 has a rectangular bottom surface portion 510, and the longitudinal and lateral directions of the bottom surface portion 510 correspond to the vehicle length and width directions of the vehicle body 260.
- the longitudinal dimension of the bottom surface portion 510 is greater than the vehicle length dimension of the vehicle body 260.
- the lateral dimension of the bottom surface portion 510 is greater than the vehicle width dimension of the vehicle body 260.
- each placement section 560 one of the two faces constituting the inverted L shape in each placement section 560 is connected to each side section 520.
- the other of the two faces protrudes from each side section 520 toward the center of the interior.
- the other of the two faces is approximately parallel to the bottom section 510, and the mounting body 300 can be placed on its upper part.
- the configuration of the storage cabinet 500 is not limited to the above, and any configuration that allows the mounting body 300 to be placed inside may be used.
- the storage cabinet 500 may be simply configured with only the placement section 560 and a member that supports the placement section 560.
- the storage cabinet 500 may also have a framework structure so that the inside can be seen, for example, or may have a wall structure to block wind and rain from the outside or for the purpose of crime prevention.
- the placement section 560 is positioned away from the running body 200 in the first direction and the fourth direction. More specifically, the portion of the placement section 560 may be located forward of the front end of the body 260 of the running body 200. Furthermore, the portion of the placement section 560 may be located on the outer side of the body 260 of the running body 200 in the vehicle width direction. Note that in this embodiment, the placement section 560 is located above the running body 200 in the second direction, but this placement relationship is not limited.
- the mounting body 300 when the mounting body 300 is stored in the storage 500, the mounting body 300 is arranged in the same manner as when the moving body 100 is stored (see FIG. 22).
- the mounting body 300 is arranged above the arrangement section 560 (the other surface thereof). That is, when the internal space of the storage 500 is divided into upper and lower parts by the arrangement section 560, the mounting body 300 is arranged at the upper side of the internal space.
- moisture, mud, dust, etc. may accumulate on the bottom surface 510.
- this phenomenon is likely to be accelerated by adhesions such as tires of the traveling body 200.
- the mounting body 300 by arranging the mounting body 300 on the upper side of the internal space of the storage 500, the mounting body 300 can be separated from the bottom surface 510, and the mounting body 300 can be prevented from getting wet or dirty during storage.
- the mounting body 300 is housed inside the storage cabinet 500 so that the first direction is forward.
- the mounting body 300 is positioned so that the longitudinal direction of the base 330 is aligned with the longitudinal direction of the bottom surface 510.
- the first movable part 310 and the second movable part 320 of the mounting body 300 face the inside of the front surface 530 of the storage cabinet 500.
- the placement section 560 is configured to be able to place the detached mounting body 300. More specifically, a portion of the placement section 560 may be configured to support the mounting body 300 in the second direction, thereby placing the mounting body 300.
- the portion of the placement section 560 may have a planar shape capable of supporting the bottom surface 331 of the mounting body 300 to be placed, face the bottom surface 331 of the mounting body 300, and have a shape that extends in the first direction.
- the position in the placement section 560 where the mounting body 300 is placed may also be referred to as the placement position.
- the storage facility 500 includes a detectable portion 531.
- the detectable portion 531 is used to determine the stopping position of the running body 200 in the storage facility 500.
- the detectable portion 531 is provided on the inside of the front portion 530.
- the detectable portion 531 corresponds to a portion whose positional relationship with the stopping position is specified.
- the detectable portion 531 is configured to be detectable by the distance measuring sensor 282 at the front end of the vehicle body 260.
- the detectable portion 531 is a component of the storage facility 500 on the inside of the front portion 530, but is not limited to this, and may be, for example, a component of the storage facility 500 that is located on the inside of the side, inside of the bottom, inside of the top, etc.
- the distance sensor 282 detects the horizontal distance from the detected part 531 and stores it in advance in a memory or the like as a reference distance DS, and a stop position corresponding to the reference distance DS is determined.
- control is executed to run and stop the running body 200 with the determined stop position as a target. This makes it possible to attach the mounted body 300 appropriately.
- the horizontal distance D from the detected part 531 to the distance measuring sensor 282 is detected by the distance measuring sensor 282.
- the detected horizontal distance D is successively compared with the stored reference distance DS. Based on the comparison result, the running object 200 starts running or stops.
- the vehicle if it is determined that the horizontal distance D is greater than the reference distance DS, the vehicle is automatically controlled to move forward in the first direction.
- the horizontal distance D decreases and approaches the reference distance DS, and it is determined that the horizontal distance D is equal to the reference distance DS, the vehicle is automatically controlled to stop on the spot.
- the stop position is determined by the stop position determination unit 283c, and the vehicle 200 can be stopped at the determined stop position.
- the running body 200 switches to automatic driving control.
- the control device 283 causes the running device 270 to run in automatic driving mode so as to stop at a stopping position in the storage facility 500 via the automatic driving control unit 283d.
- the reference distance DS determined and stored at the time of the previous attachment may be used.
- the horizontal distance D from the detected portion 531 to the front end of the vehicle body 260 is detected by the distance measurement sensor 282, but since the reference distance DS is less than the horizontal distance D at this point, the running body 200 moves forward in the first direction (see FIG. 27).
- the control device 283 stops the traveling device 270 via the automatic driving control unit 283d (see FIG. 27) (step S4 in FIG. 42).
- the control device 283 controls the lift unit 220 to support and move the mounting body 300, which has moved upward, in the third direction while the running body 200 is stopped at the stopping position, using the detachment control unit 283b.
- the mounting body 300 is detached from the running body 200, and the mounting body 300 is placed in the placement unit 560.
- the stopping position of the running body 200 is located below the placement unit 560, and is a position where the mounting body 300 can be detached from the running body 200 to which it is attached and placed in the placement unit 560 (step S5 in FIG. 42).
- control device 283 also determines and stores a reference distance DS (i.e., the stop position) from the detected part 531 to the distance measurement sensor 282 by the stop position determination part 283c.
- the reference distance DS determined this time may update the one stored last time.
- the reference distance DS stored this time may be used the next time the mounting body 300 is attached (step S5 in FIG. 42).
- the mounting body 300 is stored in the placement section 560, and the running body 200 is running outside the storage facility 500. In other words, this is after the above-mentioned detachment operation of the mounting body 300 has been performed.
- the operator who has been operating it via an external terminal causes the running body 200 to run toward the slope section 550 (step S7 in FIG. 43).
- the reference distance DS determined and stored at the time of the previous detachment may be used.
- the horizontal distance D from the detected portion 531 to the front end of the vehicle body 260 is detected by the distance sensor 282, but at this point, the reference distance DS is less than the horizontal distance D, so the running body 200 moves forward in the first direction (see FIG. 27).
- the running body 200 enters through the entrance/exit of the storage facility 500, and the horizontal distance D detected by the distance sensor 282 approaches the reference distance DS.
- the control device 283 stops the running device 270 via the automatic driving control unit 283d (see FIG. 27).
- the running body 200 is positioned below the mounting body 300 placed in the placement unit 560.
- the mounting surface 210 of the running body 200 faces the bottom surface 331 of the mounting body 300 with a gap (step S9 in FIG. 43).
- control device 283 controls the lift unit 220 by the mounting control unit 283a to support and move the mounting body 300 facing the mounting surface 210 above the placement unit 560 in the second direction while the running body 200 is stopped at the stop position (step S10 in FIG. 43).
- the control device 283 controls the running body 200 to run together with the mounting body 300 with the rear facing in the first direction, with the mounting body 300 moved above the placement section 560, by using the mounting control section 283a and the automatic driving control section 283d.
- the running body 200 runs out of the entrance/exit of the storage facility 500 together with the mounting body 300 (step S11 in FIG. 43).
- the fitting portion 232 may have a recessed shape into which the protruding protrusion portion 231 can be fitted, and may have a shape that has a portion that screws into the protruding portion 231 when the protruding portion 231 is fitted, and may be engaged by being fitted into the protruding portion 231.
- the protruding direction of the protruding portion 231 may be the same as in the first embodiment.
- the engagement portion 230 in the first embodiment includes a protruding portion 231 and an insertion portion 232, and the engagement is achieved by inserting the protruding portion 231 into the insertion portion 232.
- the engagement portion 230 in the second embodiment is configured to engage with the running body 200 while the running body 200 is running, and to attach the mounting body 300.
- the second embodiment differs from the first embodiment only in this respect, and is otherwise the same as the first embodiment.
- the engagement portion 230 of the second embodiment includes an outer rail 233 and an inner rail 234.
- the outer rail 233 is provided on the mounting body 300
- the inner rail 234 is provided on the running body 200.
- the positional relationship between the outer rail 233 and the inner rail 234 may be reversed.
- the outer rail 233 is configured as a recess on the bottom surface of the base 330 of the mounting body 300.
- the recess is recessed from bottom to top, and its cross-sectional shape corresponds to the protrusion of the inner rail 234.
- the outer rail 233 extends along the first direction at approximately the center in the vehicle width direction.
- the rear end of the outer rail 233 is an open end, and the front end of the inner rail 234 can enter.
- the mounting body 300 has its position (height and direction) adjusted in the positioning section 560 so that the front end of the inner rail 234 can enter the rear end of the outer rail 233.
- the running body 200 is automatically controlled so that the front end of the inner rail 234 faces the rear end of the outer rail 233.
- the running body 200 When the running body 200 enters the storage facility 500 from the rear entrance, the running body 200 travels under the mounting body 300 while the front end of the inner rail 234 enters from the rear end of the outer rail 233. In this state, the inner rail 234 is guided by the outer rail 233 and engages with each other while sliding in the first direction.
- the mounting body 300 separates from the placement section 560 and becomes attached to the running body 200. In this way, the mounting body 300 is attached to the running body 200 by engaging with the running body 200 while the running body 200 is running.
- the engagement portion 230 includes the outer rail 233 and the inner rail 234, but may be configured not to include these.
- the erected portion 233a may be provided at the front end of the base 330 of the mounting body 300
- the abutment portion 234a may be provided at the front end of the vehicle body 260 of the running body 200.
- the erected portion 233a may protrude downward in the third direction from the bottom surface 331 at the front end of the base 330 of the mounting body 300 over the entire length in the vehicle width direction.
- the surface of the erected portion 233a facing the first direction (the surface that abuts against the abutment portion 234a) may be inclined with respect to the vertical direction.
- the inclination may be configured so that the surface that abuts against the abutment portion 234a extends diagonally downward to the rear.
- the abutment portion 234a may have a notch structure extending from the mounting surface 210 downward in the third direction and from the front end to the rear side at the front end of the vehicle body 260 of the running body 200 over the entire vehicle width direction.
- the abutment surface at the abutment portion 234a may be inclined to correspond to the shape of the standing portion 233a.
- the standing portion 233a and the abutment portion 234a configured in this manner may have a Z-shape or an inverted Z-shape in side view.
- the moving body 100 according to the third embodiment of the present invention differs from the first embodiment described above in the manner of engagement and fixation between the running body 200 and the mounting body 300.
- the engagement portion 230 is configured to be able to engage the running body 200 and the mounting body 300 with each other, and is configured to attach the mounting body 300 by engaging the running body 200 and the mounting body 300, and to detach the mounting body 300 by releasing the engagement.
- the fixing portion 240a is configured to be able to fix the mounting body 300 to the running body 200, and by fixing, the relative movement of the mounting body 300 with respect to the running body 200 is restricted, and by releasing the fixation, the relative movement is permitted.
- the engaging portion 230 and the fixing portion 240a in the first embodiment include a protruding portion 231 and an insertion portion 232, and the engaging and fixing is achieved by inserting the protruding portion 231 into the insertion portion 232.
- This protruding portion 231 protrudes upward in the second direction.
- the engagement portion 230 of the third embodiment includes an outer rail 233 and an inner rail 234, and is configured to engage with the outer rail 233 and the inner rail 234 while the running body 200 is running, and to attach the mounting body 300.
- the fixing portion 240a of the third embodiment includes a protruding portion 243 and an insertion portion 244, and is fixed by inserting the protruding portion 243 into the insertion portion 244. This protruding portion 243 protrudes in a direction approximately perpendicular to the second direction.
- the third embodiment differs from the first embodiment only in these respects, and is otherwise the same as the first embodiment.
- Two outer rails 233 are provided on the mounting surface 210 at the upper end of the running body 200.
- the outer rails 233 are installed parallel to each other and spaced apart in the vehicle width direction, and each extends along the first direction.
- the two outer rails 233 are each concave toward the outside in the vehicle width direction, and their cross-sectional shapes correspond to the convex portions of the inner rails 234.
- the front end of the outer rails 233 is an open end, allowing the rear end of the inner rails 234 to enter.
- Two inner rails 234 are provided on the bottom surface 331 at the lower end of the mounting body 300.
- the inner rails 234 are installed parallel to each other and spaced apart in the vehicle width direction, and are located inside the two outer rails 233, and each extends along the first direction.
- the two inner rails 234 each protrude outward in the vehicle width direction, and their cross-sectional shapes correspond to the recesses of the outer rails 233. When the inner rails 234 enter the outer rails 233 from their rear ends, they are guided along the first direction.
- a number of protruding portions 243 are provided along the first direction on the outer surfaces of the convex portions of the two inner rails 234.
- Each protruding portion 243 can protrude in a direction substantially perpendicular to the second direction, i.e., toward the outside in the vehicle width direction (see Figure 53(b)).
- each protruding portion 243 can be stored inside the inner rail 234 toward the inside in the vehicle width direction (see FIG. 53(a)).
- the protruding and storing operations of the protruding portions 231 may be controlled by the control device 382, for example, via a built-in actuator.
- the side walls of the two outer rails 233 are provided with multiple insertion portions 244 along the first direction.
- Each insertion portion 244 is arranged to correspond to the position of the multiple protruding portions 243.
- Each insertion portion 244 penetrates the side walls of the outer rails 233 in a direction approximately perpendicular to the second direction, i.e., in the vehicle width direction.
- Each insertion portion 244 as a through hole is configured so that each protruding protruding portion 231 can be inserted therein (see FIG. 53(b)).
- the running body 200 reaches the stop position and stops.
- the stored protruding portion 243 is controlled to protrude outward in the vehicle width direction (see FIG. 53(b)). This achieves engagement and fixation, and the mounting body 300 is attached to the running body 200.
- the moving body 100 travels with the rear as the first direction, and runs outside from the rear end entrance of the storage facility 500.
- the storage facility 500 (storage system 400) for the moving body 100 according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention differs from the first embodiment described above in that the power source for the running body 200 and/or the power source 380 for the mounted body 300 can be charged inside the storage facility 500, and information corresponding to the charging status can be displayed externally.
- the storage system 400 includes a stop position determination unit 283c that determines a stop position inside the storage facility 500, and the storage facility 500 includes a placement unit 560 that is configured to be able to place the detached mounting body 300.
- the bottom surface 510 in the storage 500 of the first embodiment is configured to face the bottom surface of the vehicle body 260 of the running body 200 when the running body 200 stops at the stopping position. Adding functions to the bottom surface 510 is optional.
- the placement section 560 in the storage 500 of the first embodiment is configured to support the mounting body 300 from the bottom surface of the base 330 of the mounting body 300 upward in the second direction when the mounting body 300 is placed. Adding functions to the placement section 560 other than supporting the mounting body 300 is optional.
- the storage facility 500 of the fourth embodiment includes power supply units 570a and 570b, and a display unit 580.
- the power sources 280 and 380 of the mobile body 100 of the fourth embodiment are both rechargeable batteries (secondary batteries).
- Power supply unit 570a and power supply unit 570b are configured to be capable of supplying electrical energy for charging to power source 280 of running body 200 and power source 380 of mounted body 300.
- Display unit 580 is configured to be capable of externally displaying information corresponding to the charging state of power source 280 and power source 380.
- the fourth embodiment differs from the first embodiment only in these respects, and is the same as the first embodiment in other respects.
- a power receiving unit 385 is provided on the bottom surface of the base 330 of the mounting body 300.
- the power receiving unit 385 has a flat plate shape.
- the lower surface of the power receiving unit 385 is arranged so as to overlap with the upper surface of the power supply unit 570b when the mounting body 300 is arranged in the arrangement section 560.
- the power receiving unit 385 is electrically connected to the power source 380 of the mounting body 300.
- the power receiving unit 285 is capable of sending electrical energy for charging to the power source 280.
- first end 286b and the second end 386b are allowed to flow, and the power source 280 of the running body 200 can send electric energy for driving to the driving units 340a, 340b, 340c, 340d, and 340e of the mounting body 300. Furthermore, the first end 286c and the second end 386c are allowed to flow, and the power source 380 of the mounting body 300 can send electric energy for driving to the running device 270 of the running body 200 (see FIG. 65).
- electricity can be supplied from the power source 280 of the running body 200 to the mounting body 300 via the first end 286b and the second end 386b, and electricity can be supplied from the power source 380 of the mounting body 300 to the running body 200 via the first end 286c and the second end 386c.
- electricity can be supplied from the power source 280 of the running body 200 to the mounting body 300 via the first end 286b and the second end 386b, and electricity can be supplied from the power source 380 of the mounting body 300 to the running body 200 via the first end 286c and the second end 386c.
- only one of the combinations of the first end 286b and the second end 386b, and the first end 286c and the second end 386c may be present.
- the lift unit 220 supporting the mounting body 300 rises, and the mounting body 300 is detached from the running body 200.
- the shaft 291 of the transmission unit 290 is removed from the engagement unit 391 of the transmitted unit 390, and the engagement and meshing between the tip of the shaft 291 and the spline gear is released. This also releases the transmission of driving force to the drive units 340a, 340b, 340c, 340d, and 340e.
- the lift section 220 supporting the mounting body 300 is lowered, and the mounting body 300 is attached to the running body 200.
- the piping section 292 of the transmitting section 290 fits into the fitting section 391 of the transmitted section 390, and the open end of the piping section 292 overlaps with the open end of the flow path section 392. Oil is allowed to flow between the piping section 292 and the flow path section 392.
- the lift section 220 supporting the mounting body 300 rises, and the mounting body 300 is detached from the running body 200.
- the piping section 292 of the transmission section 290 is removed from the fitting section 391 of the transmission receiving section 390, and the flow of oil through the piping section 292 and the flow path section 392 is cut off. This also stops the transmission of pressure to the drive section 340a, the drive section 340b, the drive section 340c, the drive section 340d, and the drive section 340e.
- the transmission unit 290 may transmit energy to the drive units of the first movable device 310 and the second movable device 320 via electricity or magnetism.
- the transmission unit 290 may include the first end 286b of the fifth embodiment instead of the shaft 291, and the transmitted unit 390 may include the second end 386b of the fifth embodiment instead of the engagement unit 391 (see FIG. 69 and FIG. 70).
- the terminals are maintained in a non-contact state. This stops the transmission of electrical energy to the drive units 340a, 340b, 340c, 340d, and 340e.
- the carrier 300 is attached to the traveling body 200, and an attachment 300 that functions as a backhoe when attached is used as the carrier 300.
- an attachment 300 that functions as a mobility for carrying people when attached may be used.
- the attachment 300 includes a housing 350, a seat 351, and a handle 352.
- the attachment 300 does not include a power source.
- the housing 350 has a generally rectangular parallelepiped shape. In a plan view, the housing 350 is configured so that its long sides run along the vehicle length direction and its short sides run along the vehicle width direction.
- the upper side of the housing part 350 is open, and a seat part 351 is provided inside the housing part 350.
- the seat part 351 is configured so that the inclination of the backrest can be adjusted. Therefore, the occupant can get into the seat part 351 in a seated or lying position.
- Recesses 353 are formed in the housing part 350 on both sides of the seat part 351 in the vehicle width direction. The occupant can straddle the seat part 351, using the recesses 353 as steps, and place their feet on each recess 353 on both sides to get into the vehicle.
- a handle 352 is provided on the upper front end of the housing 350. The occupant can grip the handle 352 while driving.
- a floor 354 is formed between the handle 352 and the seat 351. The occupant can get in while standing, with both feet on the floor 354.
- the bottom surface of the lower end of the housing 350 faces the mounting surface 210 of the running body 200.
- the manner of support, lift operation, engagement, and fixation to the bottom surface are the same as those described above.
- the manner of attachment and detachment of the attachment 300 is the same as those described above.
- the running body 200 runs together with the attachment 300, allowing the person to move.
- the moving body 100 functions as a mobility that transports people.
- an attachment 300 that functions as a movable hot/cold box when attached is used as the mounting body 300.
- the seventh embodiment differs from the above-described first embodiment in this respect.
- the attachment 300 is detachable from the running body 200. These points, including the manner in which the mounting body 300 is attached and detached in the storage facility 500, are common to the first and seventh embodiments.
- an attachment 300 that functions as a backhoe when attached is used as the mounting body 300.
- the structure of the outer shell of the attachment 300, the positional relationship between the outer shell and the outer end of the vehicle body 260, the storage function, etc. are arbitrary.
- the attachment 300 has an outer shell 360 and a storage section 361.
- the outer shell 360 is configured to be located outside the outer end of the vehicle body 260 in a plan view when the attachment 300 is attached.
- the storage section 361 is configured to be able to store materials inside the outer shell 360.
- the seventh embodiment differs from the first embodiment in these respects only, and is the same as the first embodiment in other respects.
- the attachment 300 of this embodiment is configured to have a rectangular parallelepiped housing.
- the housing has a front wall 360a, a side wall 360b, a rear wall 360c, and a bottom 360d.
- the bottom 360d has a rectangular plate shape, and is surrounded by the front wall 360a, the side wall 360b, and the rear wall 360c so as to correspond to its four sides.
- These parts that make up the housing may be made of a heat-insulating material.
- the bottom 360d is slightly raised across the entire attachment 300.
- the bottom 360d is used as a boundary to divide the attachment 300 into a lower side and an upper side.
- the front wall 360a, the side wall 360b, and the rear wall 360c extend downward from the bottom 360d.
- the underside of the bottom 360d faces the mounting surface 210 at the upper end of the running body 200.
- An insertion portion 232 is provided on the underside of the bottom 360d at a position corresponding to the lift portion 220 (see FIG. 83). When attaching, the lift portion 220 and the insertion portion 232 are engaged to bring the bottom 360d close to the mounting surface 210. This allows the running body 200 to be fixed to the underside of the attachment 300.
- the bottom 360d When the attachment 300 is attached, most of the running body 200 is covered by the bottom 360d, the front wall 360a, the side wall 360b, and the rear wall 360c. More specifically, the front and rear ends of the body 260 in the vehicle length direction face the inside of the front wall 360a and the rear wall 360c, respectively. Both ends of the body 260 in the vehicle width direction and both ends of the front and rear running devices 270 face the inside of the side wall 360b on both sides, respectively (see Figure 84).
- the lower surface of the bottom 360d faces the entire upper surface of the body 260 and the upper sides of the front and rear running devices 270, respectively.
- the positional relationship between the attachment 300 and the vehicle body 260 is as follows.
- the front wall portion 360a, the side wall portion 360b, and the rear wall portion 360c are located outside the outer end of the vehicle body 260.
- the bottom portion 360d is located above the traveling device 270 in the second direction. That is, in this embodiment, the front wall portion 360a, the side wall portion 360b, the rear wall portion 360c, and the bottom portion 360d correspond to the outer shell portion 360.
- the outer shell 360 By configuring the outer shell 360 in this manner, the running body 200 can be protected as a whole. Because the outer shell 360 itself can also serve as the outside of the attachment 300, there is no need to add separate guards or fenders to the running device 270. This allows the mobile body 100 to have a cohesive design as a whole.
- the outer shell 360 has a transparent portion 362.
- the transparent portion 362 is positioned outside the sensor 282 in a plan view when the attachment 300 (mounting body 300) is mounted on the mounting surface 210, and is configured to allow the beam emitted from the sensor 282 to pass outside.
- the transparent portion 362 is provided on the front wall portion 360a, and its inner side faces the sensor 282 and the front end of the vehicle body 260.
- the transparent portion 362 may be disposed at the center and lower side in the vehicle width direction with respect to the entire front wall portion 360a.
- the area that the transparent portion 362 occupies on the front wall portion 360a may be adjusted to be larger than the cross-sectional area of the beam projection shadow of the sensor 282.
- the material constituting the transparent portion 362 may be any material that allows the beam to pass through, and may be changed depending on the beam intensity and wavelength.
- the transparent portion 362 may also be a through hole in the front wall portion 360a, and may be transparent when the beam passes through it.
- the outer shell 360 When the mounting body 300 is attached, the outer shell 360 is positioned so as to cover the upper sides of the front wheels 271 and the rear wheels 272. At this time, the outer shell 360 is positioned outboard of both side ends of the vehicle body 260 in the vehicle width direction in a plan view. Also, in a plan view, the area occupied by the outer shell 360 includes the areas of the front wheels 271 and the rear wheels 272, respectively.
- the engaging portion 230 includes an outer rail 233 extending along the first direction, and an inner rail 234 configured to be engageable with the inside of the outer rail 233 and engaged while moving in the first direction while being guided by the outer rail 233 when the running body 200 is running (Claim 6).
- the mounting surface 210 can be a portion of the running body 200 suitable for mounting the mounting body 300.
- the mounting surface 210 can be configured to face the bottom surface of the base 330 of the mounting body 300 so as to be approximately parallel to the bottom surface, and to be able to approach and make contact with the bottom surface. Therefore, the mounted body 300 that has been placed can be reliably attached to the mounting surface 210 of the running body 200.
- the mounted body 300 that has been detached from the running body 200 can be placed in a desired placement position.
- the placement position of the mounted body 300 can be set to a position above the running body 200 so that the next mounting of the mounted body 300 can be performed smoothly, and at a position where the bottom surface of the mounted body 300 can be maintained approximately horizontal. Therefore, both the mounting of the mounted body 300 and the detachment of the mounted body 300 can be performed appropriately.
- the fixing portion 240a includes a protruding portion 241 that protrudes in the second direction or in a third direction opposite to the second direction, and an insertion portion 242 into which the protruding protruding portion 241 can be inserted, and which fixes the mounting body 300 to the running body 200 by being inserted into the protruding portion 241 (Claim 2).
- the mounting surface 210 can be a portion of the running body 200 suitable for mounting the mounting body 300.
- the mounting surface 210 can be configured to face the bottom surface of the base 330 of the mounting body 300 so as to be approximately parallel to the bottom surface, and to be able to approach and make contact with the bottom surface. Therefore, the mounted body 300 that has been placed can be reliably attached to the mounting surface 210 of the running body 200.
- the mounted body 300 that has been detached from the running body 200 can be placed in a desired placement position.
- the placement position of the mounted body 300 can be set to a position above the running body 200 so that the next mounting of the mounted body 300 can be performed smoothly, and at a position where the bottom surface of the mounted body 300 can be maintained approximately horizontal. Therefore, both the mounting of the mounted body 300 and the detachment of the mounted body 300 can be performed appropriately.
- the detached mounting body 300 can be placed in an appropriate position, for example so that the bottom surface of the mounting body 300 is approximately horizontal, and can also be stored. Furthermore, the mounting body 300 placed in the placement section 560 can be left in that state waiting for the next attachment.
- the placement section 560 is configured to place the mounting body 300 by supporting the mounting body 300 in the second direction (Claim 2).
- the mounting body 300 can be stably placed on the placement section 560.
- the storage facility 500 is equipped with a power supply unit 570a configured to supply electrical energy for charging the batteries provided in either or both of the running body 200 and the mounting body 300 (Claim 4).
- the storage unit 500 is equipped with a display unit 580 that displays information corresponding to the charging state of the battery to the outside (Claim 5).
- the storage system 400 for a moving body 100 includes a running body 200 capable of running in a first direction and having a mounting surface 210 facing a second direction facing upward relative to the first direction, a mounting body 300 configured to be detachable from the mounting surface 210, and moving integrally with the running body 200 when attached to the mounting surface 210 and mounted on the running body 200, and being positioned separately from the running body 200 when detached from the mounting surface 210 and not mounted on the running body 200, and a storage facility 500 for storing the moving body 100, and a stop position determination unit 283c that determines the stopping position of the running body 200 within the storage facility 500 (Claim 1).
- the mounting surface 210 can be a portion of the running body 200 suitable for mounting the mounting body 300.
- the mounting surface 210 can be configured to face the bottom surface of the base 330 of the mounting body 300 so as to be approximately parallel to the bottom surface, and to be able to approach and make contact with the bottom surface. Therefore, the mounted body 300 that has been placed can be reliably attached to the mounting surface 210 of the running body 200.
- the mounted body 300 that has been detached from the running body 200 can be placed in a desired placement position.
- the placement position of the mounted body 300 can be set to a position above the running body 200 so that the next mounting of the mounted body 300 can be performed smoothly, and at a position where the bottom surface of the mounted body 300 can be maintained approximately horizontal. Therefore, both the mounting of the mounted body 300 and the detachment of the mounted body 300 can be performed appropriately.
- the stopping position determination unit 283c determines the stopping position inside the storage facility 500, so that the running body 200 outside the storage facility 500 can be appropriately guided to the storage facility 500.
- the storage facility 500 is provided with a detectable part 531 that corresponds to a part whose positional relationship with the stop position is specified, and the stop position determination part 283c determines the stop position based on the detection result of the detectable part 531 (claim 2).
- the desired stopping position can be determined with high precision based on the detection result of the detectable part 531.
- the detectable part 531 is detected when the mounting body 300 is detached at a predetermined position inside the storage facility 500, and the stopping position for the next time it is attached can be determined with high precision based on the detection result.
- the storage system 400 for the moving body 100 is equipped with an automatic driving control unit 283d that automatically drives the moving body 200 so that it stops at the determined stopping position (Claim 3).
- the storage facility 500 is located above the running body 200 in the second direction and includes a placement section 560 configured to be able to place the detached mounting body 300, and the stop position is located below the placement section 560 and is a position for attaching the mounting body 300 placed on the placement section 560 to the running body 200 to which the mounting body 300 is not attached, and is a position for detaching the mounting body 300 from the running body 200 to which the mounting body 300 is attached and placing it on the placement section 560 (Claim 4).
- the detached mounting body 300 can be positioned in an appropriate position, for example so that the bottom surface of the mounting body 300 is approximately horizontal, and can also be stored. Furthermore, the mounting body 300 placed in the positioning section 560 can be left in that state waiting for the next attachment. Furthermore, the positioning section 560 of the storage facility 500 can be used to stop the running body 200 at a stop position so that the mounting body 300 can be attached or detached.
- the storage system 400 for the moving body 100 includes an attachment control unit 283a that performs control to attach the mounting body 300 arranged in the placement unit 560 to the running body 200 to which the mounting body 300 is not attached when the running body 200 is stopped at the stopping position (Claim 5).
- the mounting body 300 can be automatically attached to the running body 200. In other words, the mounting body 300 can be easily and reliably attached.
- the storage system 400 for the moving body 100 includes a detachment control unit 283b that performs control to detach the mounting body 300 from the running body 200 to which it is attached and place it in the placement unit 560 when the running body 200 is stopped at the stop position (Claim 6).
- the mounting body 300 can be automatically detached from the running body 200. In other words, the mounting body 300 can be detached easily and reliably.
- the storage system 400 for the moving body 100 includes an attachment control unit 283a that controls the attachment of the mounting body 300 placed on the placement unit 560 to the running body 200 to which the mounting body 300 is not attached when the running body 200 is stopped at the stopping position, and a detachment control unit 283b that controls the detachment of the mounting body 300 from the running body 200 to which the mounting body 300 is attached and the placement of the mounting body 300 on the placement unit 560 when the running body 200 is stopped at the stopping position.
- the mounting body 300 can be automatically attached to the running body 200, and the mounting body 300 can be automatically detached from the running body 200. In other words, both the attachment and detachment of the mounting body 300 can be easily and reliably performed.
- the storage facility 500 is equipped with a power supply unit 570a configured to supply electrical energy for charging the batteries provided in either or both of the running body 200 and the mounting body 300 (claim 8).
- the storage unit 500 is equipped with a display unit 580 that displays information corresponding to the charging state of the battery to the outside (Claim 9).
- the vehicle body 300 is equipped with a power source 380 that is separate from the power source 280 provided in the vehicle body 260 (Claim 10).
- the on-board body 300 to be equipped with a power source 380 separate from the power source 280 of the vehicle body 260. This allows the mobile body 100 to operate for a longer period of time by the additional power source.
- the vehicle 200 is equipped with a range sensor or distance sensor (Claim 11).
- the information obtained by the range sensor or distance sensor can be used, for example, to control the running object 200.
- the vehicle 200 is equipped with a camera that captures images of the outside of the vehicle (Claim 12).
- the information obtained by the camera can be transmitted to an external terminal, for example, and the image can be displayed on that terminal.
- the running body 200 includes a vehicle body 260 on which the mounting surface 210 is provided, and running devices 270 arranged at both ends of the vehicle body 260 in the vehicle width direction to support the vehicle body 260 and configured to be capable of running in all directions in a plan view (Claim 13).
- the running devices 270 are arranged at the front and rear of the vehicle body 260 in the vehicle length direction, and are capable of running by being driven to rotate. They each have a wheel axis that defines the center of rotation, and a tire that has a solid portion and is configured to rotate integrally with the wheel when in contact with the ground (Claim 14).
- the running device 270 can be configured as, for example, a Mecanum wheel, and the unique running characteristics of the Mecanum wheel can be utilized in the operation of the moving body 100.
- the wheel is driven to rotate based on the power of a motor, and the motor and/or electrical equipment related to the driving of the motor are provided (Claim 15).
- the wheel to be configured as, for example, an in-wheel motor, and increases the space available in the vehicle body 260 to accommodate the power source 280, etc.
- the traveling device 270 is arranged so as to be detachable from the vehicle body 260, and the vehicle body 260 is configured so that when the attached traveling device 270 is detached, a traveling device 270 of a different configuration from the detached one can be attached (Claim 16).
- the mobile body 100 is capable of traveling in a first direction and has a mounting surface 210 facing a second direction facing upward relative to the first direction, and is equipped with a running body 200 having a first electrical device and a first end 286 electrically connected to the first electrical device, and a mounting body 300 that is configured to be detachable from the mounting surface 210 and moves integrally with the running body 200 when attached to the mounting surface 210 and mounted on the running body 200, and is arranged separately from the running body 200 when detached from the mounting surface 210 and not mounted on the running body 200, and has a second electrical device and a second end 386 that is electrically connected to the second electrical device and allows electricity to flow without contacting the first end (Claim 1).
- the mounting surface 210 can be a portion of the running body 200 suitable for mounting the mounting body 300.
- the mounting surface 210 can be configured to face the bottom surface of the base 330 of the mounting body 300 so as to be approximately parallel to the bottom surface, and to be able to approach and make contact with the bottom surface. Therefore, the mounted body 300 that has been placed can be reliably attached to the mounting surface 210 of the running body 200.
- the mounted body 300 that has been detached from the running body 200 can be placed in a desired placement position.
- the placement position of the mounted body 300 can be set to a position above the running body 200 so that the next mounting of the mounted body 300 can be performed smoothly, and at a position where the bottom surface of the mounted body 300 can be maintained approximately horizontal. Therefore, both the mounting of the mounted body 300 and the detachment of the mounted body 300 can be performed appropriately.
- the mounting body 300 when the mounting body 300 is attached, it is possible to supply electrical energy from the running body 200 to the mounting body 300 (or from the mounting body 300 to the running body 200), send control signals, send sensor signals, etc., via the first end 286 and the second end 386. Therefore, the power source 280, the control device 283, the sensor 282, etc. can be mounted on either the running body 200 or the mounting body 300. Also, for example, the power source 280 and the power source 380 can be mounted on both the running body 200 and the mounting body 300, and the power supply from each of the power sources 280 and the power source 380 can be shared. This greatly expands the variety of electrical equipment that can be mounted and how it can be used.
- first end 286 and the second end 386 allow electrical current to flow without contacting each other, precise alignment is not required compared to, for example, when contact-type electrodes or terminals are used. Therefore, electrical current can be easily passed between the running body 200 and the mounting body 300.
- the second end 386 is allowed to pass electricity without contact with the first end 286, thereby achieving an electrical connection between the first and second electrical devices (Claim 2).
- the second end 386 allows non-contact current to flow with the first end 286, achieving electrical connection between the first and second electrical devices, and when the mounting body 300 is detached from the mounting surface 210, non-contact current to the first end 286 is restricted, releasing the electrical connection between the first and second electrical devices (Claim 3).
- One of the first electrical device and the second electrical device is a power source 280/power source 380, and the other is configured to consume power supplied from the power source 280/power source 380, and the first end 286 and the second end 386 are configured to allow current to flow via magnetism (Claim 4).
- the first electrical device of the traveling body 200 is the power source 280
- the mounted body 300 is equipped with a first movable device 310 and a second movable device 320
- the second electrical device of the mounted body 300 is a drive unit 340 that consumes power supply to generate power and drives the first movable device 310 and the second movable device 320 (Claim 5).
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Description
本発明は、移動体、移動体の保管庫、及び、移動体の保管システムに関する。 The present invention relates to a mobile object, a storage facility for a mobile object, and a storage system for a mobile object.
従来、走行面を走行する走行体と、走行体に搭載される搭載体と、を備えた移動体が知られている。搭載体は、走行体に装着可能であり、装着された搭載体は、走行体から脱離可能となっている。移動体の活用場面に応じて、走行体には、様々な態様の搭載体を、適宜付け替えることができる。この種の移動体の一例は、下記非特許文献1に開示されている。 Conventionally, a moving body is known that includes a running body that runs on a running surface and a mounting body that is mounted on the running body. The mounting body can be attached to the running body, and the mounted body can be detached from the running body. Depending on the application of the moving body, various types of mounting bodies can be attached to the running body as appropriate. An example of this type of moving body is disclosed in Non-Patent Document 1 below.
ところで、上述の移動体においては、搭載体を走行体に装着するコンセプトを確認できるものの、搭載体の車両への装着時の、車両における搭載体の装着部位や装着方法等、具体的な装着の態様は不明である。さらに、装着前の搭載体を、何処から、どの様に走行体まで移動させて来るか等、装着前における搭載体の処置も不明である。このため、搭載体を走行体に適切に装着させているとは、言えない。 Incidentally, in the above-mentioned moving body, although the concept of attaching the mount to the running body can be confirmed, the specific manner of attachment, such as the mounting location on the vehicle and the mounting method, when the mount is attached to the vehicle, is unclear. Furthermore, the treatment of the mount before attachment, such as where and how it is moved to the running body before attachment, is also unclear. For this reason, it cannot be said that the mount is properly attached to the running body.
また、上述の移動体においては、搭載体を車両から脱離させるコンセプトを確認できるものの、搭載体の車両からの脱離時における脱離方法等、具体的な脱離の態様は不明である。さらに、脱離後の搭載体を、車両から何処まで、どの様に移動させて行くか等、脱離後における搭載体の処置も不明である。このため、搭載体を走行体から適切に脱離させているとは、言えない。以上のことから、この種の移動体において、搭載体の装着、及び、搭載体の脱離の両方を、適切に実行する点で、改善の余地があると言える。 In addition, although the concept of detaching the mount from the vehicle can be confirmed for the above-mentioned mobile body, the specific manner of detachment, such as the method of detaching the mount from the vehicle, is unclear. Furthermore, it is also unclear what to do with the mount after detachment, such as how far it will be moved from the vehicle and how. For this reason, it cannot be said that the mount is properly detached from the traveling body. For the above reasons, it can be said that there is room for improvement in properly performing both the attachment and detachment of the mount in this type of mobile body.
上記を鑑み、本発明の目的は、走行体と、走行体に着脱可能な搭載体と、を備えた移動体において、搭載体の装着、及び、搭載体の脱離の両方を、適切に実行できるものを、提供することにある。 In view of the above, the object of the present invention is to provide a moving body that includes a running body and a mounting body that can be attached to and detached from the running body, and that can properly perform both the attachment and detachment of the mounting body.
この技術的課題を解決するための本発明の技術的手段は、以下に示す点を特徴とする。本発明の移動体は、第1方向に走行可能であり、前記第1方向に対して上方を向く第2方向に向かう搭載面を備えた走行体と、前記搭載面に対して着脱可能に構成され、前記搭載面に装着され前記走行体に搭載されている場合には前記走行体と一体的に移動し、前記搭載面から脱離され前記走行体に搭載されていない場合には前記走行体とは別体的に配置される搭載体であって、前記搭載面に対して着脱可能な基部、及び、長尺状に構成され、前記基部に対し相対回転可能となるよう一端が前記基部に支持されて、前記基部から前記第1方向に向かって伸長する他端にて作業可能となっており、収容される場合には、前記一端を支点として前記基部に近づくように相対回転する第1可動具を有する搭載体と、を備えている。 The technical means of the present invention for solving this technical problem is characterized by the following points. The mobile body of the present invention comprises a running body capable of running in a first direction and having a mounting surface facing a second direction facing upward with respect to the first direction, and a mounting body configured to be detachable from the mounting surface, which moves integrally with the running body when attached to the mounting surface and mounted on the running body, and which is disposed separately from the running body when detached from the mounting surface and not mounted on the running body, the mounting body having a base detachable from the mounting surface, and a mounting body configured in an elongated shape, one end of which is supported by the base so as to be rotatable relative to the base, the other end of which extends from the base in the first direction and is operable, and which, when stored, has a first movable tool that rotates relatively to the base with the one end as a fulcrum so as to approach the base.
本発明の移動体において、前記搭載体は、前記一端を支点として、前記第1可動具を前記第1方向と反対側に引張ることで、前記第1可動具を前記基部に近づくように相対回転させる第1駆動部を有する。 In the moving body of the present invention, the mounting body has a first drive unit that rotates the first movable device relatively closer to the base by pulling the first movable device in the direction opposite to the first direction, using the one end as a fulcrum.
本発明の移動体において、前記搭載体は、板状に構成され、前記基部に対し相対移動可能となるよう前記基部に支持されて、前記走行体よりも前側に配置されて前記第1方向に向かう面にて作業する第2可動具を有する。 In the mobile body of the present invention, the mounting body is configured in a plate shape, is supported on the base so as to be movable relative to the base, and has a second movable tool that is positioned forward of the running body and works on a surface facing the first direction.
本発明の移動体において、前記搭載体は、前記第2可動具よりも前記第2方向における上側に設けられ、自身が駆動することで、前記第2可動具を相対移動させる第2駆動部を有する。 In the moving body of the present invention, the mounting body is provided above the second movable device in the second direction and has a second drive unit that drives the mounting body itself to move the second movable device relative to the mounting body.
本発明の移動体において、前記第2可動具は、前記搭載体が前記走行体に装着されている状態において、前記第1可動具による作業が実行されるときに、前記走行体の接地面へ接地可能に構成されている。
本発明の移動体は、走行体と、前記走行体に搭載されている場合には前記走行体と一体的に移動し、前記走行体から脱離された場合には前記走行体とは別体的に配置可能な搭載体と、を備え、前記搭載体は、前記走行体に対して着脱可能な基部、及び、長尺状に構成され、前記基部に対し相対回転可能となるよう一端が前記基部に支持されて、前記基部から前記走行体の前後方向に向かって伸長する他端にて作業可能となっており、収容される場合には、前記一端を支点として前記基部に近づくように相対回転する第1可動具を含んでいる。
前記搭載体は、板状に構成され、前記基部に対し相対移動可能となるよう前記基部に支持されて、前記走行体よりも前側に配置されて前記前後方向に向かう面にて作業する第2可動具を有する。
In the moving body of the present invention, the second movable device is configured to be able to make contact with the ground surface of the running body when work is performed by the first movable device while the mounted body is attached to the running body.
The movable body of the present invention comprises a running body, and a mounting body that moves integrally with the running body when mounted on the running body and that can be positioned separately from the running body when detached from the running body, and the mounting body includes a base that can be attached and detached to the running body, and a first movable device that is configured in an elongated shape, has one end supported on the base so as to be rotatable relative to the base, and is capable of working at the other end extending from the base in the fore-and-aft direction of the running body, and when stored, rotates relatively to the base with the one end as a fulcrum so as to approach the base.
The mounting body is configured in a plate shape, is supported on the base so as to be movable relative to the base, and has a second movable tool that is positioned forward of the running body and works on a surface facing in the fore-and-aft direction.
本発明によれば、走行体と、走行体に着脱可能な搭載体と、を備えた移動体において、搭載体の装着、及び、搭載体の脱離の両方を、適切に実行できる。 According to the present invention, in a moving body that includes a running body and a mounting body that can be attached to and detached from the running body, both the mounting body can be properly attached and detached.
以下、本発明の各実施形態を図面に基づいて説明する。 Each embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.
[第1実施形態]
本発明の第1実施形態の説明としては、移動体100、走行体200、搭載体300、保管システム400(保管庫500)の順に、それぞれの詳細を説明していく。
[First embodiment]
In describing the first embodiment of the present invention, the details of each of the moving body 100, the traveling body 200, the mounting body 300, and the storage system 400 (storage facility 500) will be described in that order.
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図1、図2、図3、及び、図4に示すように、本発明の第1実施形態に係る移動体100は、走行体200と、搭載体300(以下、「アタッチメント300」と称呼する場合もある。)とを、備えている。
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As shown in Figures 1, 2, 3, and 4, a moving body 100 according to a first embodiment of the present invention includes a running body 200 and a mounting body 300 (hereinafter, sometimes referred to as an "attachment 300").
本実施形態における方向において、上方・下方、左方・右方、前方・後方は、各図面に適宜示される矢印の上・下、左・右、前・後の各方向に対応している。 In the present embodiment, the directions up/down, left/right, front/rear correspond to the directions of the arrows up/down, left/right, front/rear as shown appropriately in each drawing.
走行体200は、第1方向に走行可能である。ここにおいて、「第1方向」は、前方・後方、左方・右方、前斜左方・前斜右方、後斜左方・後斜右方の何れかであって、水平方向に相当している。前斜左方・前斜右方、後斜左方・後斜右方の斜角は、それぞれ任意である。 The running body 200 can run in a first direction. Here, the "first direction" is either forward/backward, left/right, front diagonal left/front diagonal right, or rear diagonal left/rear diagonal right, and corresponds to the horizontal direction. The oblique angles of the front diagonal left/front diagonal right, and rear diagonal left/rear diagonal right are each arbitrary.
また、「第1方向」は、走行面に平行な方向にも対応している。即ち、走行体200は、走行面に沿って、全方向に走行可能となっている。この全方向の走行は、走行装置270により可能となっており、走行装置270の構成については、後に詳述する。 The "first direction" also corresponds to a direction parallel to the traveling surface. In other words, the traveling body 200 can travel in all directions along the traveling surface. This omnidirectional travel is made possible by the traveling device 270, the configuration of which will be described in detail later.
走行体200は、第1方向に対して上方を向く第2方向に向かう搭載面210を備えている。搭載面210は、走行体200の上面に含まれている。ここにおいて、「第2方向」は、上方に相当している。また、「第2方向」は、走行面から離間する鉛直方向にも対応している。 The running body 200 has a mounting surface 210 facing a second direction that faces upward with respect to the first direction. The mounting surface 210 is included on the upper surface of the running body 200. Here, the "second direction" corresponds to the upward direction. The "second direction" also corresponds to the vertical direction away from the running surface.
また、第2方向と反対の第3方向も規定される。ここにおいて、「第3方向」は下方に相当し、走行面へ近接する鉛直方向にも対応している。また、第1方向及び第2方向のそれぞれに直行する第4方向も規定される。ここにおいて、「第4方向」は、水平方向に相当し、走行面に平行な方向にも対応している。例えば、第1方向が前方である場合、第4方向は左方又は右方となる。 A third direction opposite to the second direction is also defined. Here, the "third direction" corresponds to the downward direction, and also corresponds to the vertical direction approaching the driving surface. A fourth direction perpendicular to each of the first and second directions is also defined. Here, the "fourth direction" corresponds to the horizontal direction, and also corresponds to the direction parallel to the driving surface. For example, if the first direction is forward, the fourth direction is to the left or right.
搭載体300は、走行体200の搭載面210に対して、着脱可能に構成されている。搭載体300が脱離している状態において(例えば、図3、及び、図4を参照)、先ず、第2方向に向かう搭載面210に、第3方向に向かう搭載体300の底面を対向させる。そして、両面を相対的に近接させていくことで、搭載体300を搭載面210に装着可能となっている。 The mounting body 300 is configured to be detachable from the mounting surface 210 of the running body 200. When the mounting body 300 is detached (see, for example, Figures 3 and 4), first, the bottom surface of the mounting body 300 facing the third direction is opposed to the mounting surface 210 facing the second direction. Then, by bringing both surfaces relatively close to each other, the mounting body 300 can be attached to the mounting surface 210.
より具体的には、搭載体300が、搭載面210よりも上側に配置されている場合、両面が対向するよう、走行体200を搭載体300の配置位置まで走行させる。そして、両面を対向させた状態で、搭載体300を第3方向に移動させることで、装着が達成されてもよい。搭載体300は、搭載面210に装着されて走行体200に搭載されている場合には、走行体200と一体的に移動する。 More specifically, when the mounting body 300 is disposed above the mounting surface 210, the running body 200 is caused to run to the mounting body 300's position so that both sides face each other. Then, with both sides facing each other, the mounting body 300 may be moved in the third direction to achieve attachment. When the mounting body 300 is attached to the mounting surface 210 and mounted on the running body 200, it moves integrally with the running body 200.
他方、搭載体300が装着されている状態において(例えば、図1、及び、図2を参照)、搭載面210から搭載体300の下面を相対的に離間させていくことで、搭載体300を搭載面210から脱離可能となっている。 On the other hand, when the mounting body 300 is attached (see, for example, Figures 1 and 2), the underside of the mounting body 300 can be moved relatively away from the mounting surface 210, thereby making it possible to detach the mounting body 300 from the mounting surface 210.
より具体的には、両面を対向させた状態で、走行体200から搭載体300を第2方向に移動させる。そして、搭載体300を、搭載面210よりも上側に配置させて、走行体200を搭載体300の配置位置から走行させることで、脱離が達成されてもよい。搭載体300は、搭載面210から脱離され走行体200に搭載されていない場合には、走行体200とは別体的に配置される。 More specifically, with both surfaces facing each other, the mounting body 300 is moved in the second direction from the running body 200. The mounting body 300 may then be positioned above the mounting surface 210, and the running body 200 may be caused to run from the position where the mounting body 300 was positioned, thereby achieving detachment. When the mounting body 300 is detached from the mounting surface 210 and is no longer mounted on the running body 200, it is positioned separately from the running body 200.
着脱の制御は、移動体100が備える装着制御部283a、及び、脱離制御部283bにより実行される(例えば、図12を参照)。なお、着脱の制御や作動、脱離させた搭載体300の保管庫500における配置等については、後に詳述する。 The control of attachment and detachment is performed by an attachment control unit 283a and a detachment control unit 283b provided in the moving body 100 (see, for example, FIG. 12). The control and operation of attachment and detachment, and the placement of the detached mounting body 300 in the storage facility 500 will be described in detail later.
走行体200に装着される搭載体300は、いわゆるアタッチメント300であって、装着・脱離されるものが同一であってもよい。また、装着されている一態様のアタッチメント300を脱離させた後に、異なる態様のアタッチメント300が装着されるようになっていてもよい。即ち、複数の態様の異なるアタッチメント300を、一態様の走行体200に対し、場面に応じて付け替えるようにしてもよい。アタッチメント300は、走行体200に装着されたとき、農作業、建設作業、運搬作業などの、各種作業を実行可能となるよう構成されてもよいし、乗用のモビリティとなるよう構成されてもよく、その態様は任意である。例えば、アタッチメント300の態様を農作業に対応させる場合、芝刈り、播種、散布、畝立などが実行可能なよう、アタッチメント300が構成されてもよい。 The mounting body 300 attached to the running body 200 is a so-called attachment 300, and the one that is attached and detached may be the same. Also, after one type of attached attachment 300 is detached, a different type of attachment 300 may be attached. That is, a plurality of different types of attachments 300 may be attached to one type of running body 200 depending on the situation. When attached to the running body 200, the attachment 300 may be configured to be capable of performing various tasks such as agricultural work, construction work, and transportation work, or may be configured to be a riding mobility, and the type is arbitrary. For example, when the type of the attachment 300 is adapted to agricultural work, the attachment 300 may be configured to be capable of performing lawn mowing, sowing, scattering, ridge making, etc.
本実施形態では、搭載体300としては、装着時にバックホーとして機能するアタッチメント300が用いられるものとして、説明する。本実施形態では、装着・脱離されるアタッチメント300が、同一のものであるとして、説明する。なお、搭載体300の態様や着脱作動については、後に詳細する。 In this embodiment, the mounting body 300 is described as an attachment 300 that functions as a backhoe when attached. In this embodiment, the mounting body 300 is described as being the same attachment 300 that is attached and detached. The configuration of the mounting body 300 and the attachment and detachment operation will be described in detail later.
また、移動体100は、リフト部220と、係合部230と、固定部240a・固定部240bと、支持部250と、を備えている。リフト部220は、搭載体300を支持しつつ、搭載面210に対し第2方向又は第3方向へ搭載体300を移動可能に構成されている。本実施形態においては、リフト部220は、走行体200側に設けられているが、走行体200及び搭載体300のうち、何れか一方に設けられるようにしてもよい(例えば、図3を参照)。 The moving body 100 also includes a lift section 220, an engagement section 230, a fixing section 240a, a fixing section 240b, and a support section 250. The lift section 220 is configured to support the mounting body 300 and to be able to move the mounting body 300 in a second direction or a third direction relative to the mounting surface 210. In this embodiment, the lift section 220 is provided on the running body 200 side, but may be provided on either the running body 200 or the mounting body 300 (see FIG. 3, for example).
係合部230は、走行体200及び搭載体300を互いに係合可能に構成され、係合して搭載体300が装着され、係合が解除されることで搭載体300が脱離するようになっている。係合部230は、突出部位231と、嵌入部位232とを備えている。嵌入部位232は、突出する突出部位231が嵌入可能に構成され、突出部位231に嵌入されることで係合するようになっている。 The engaging portion 230 is configured so that the running body 200 and the mounting body 300 can be engaged with each other, and is adapted to attach the mounting body 300 by engaging with it, and to detach the mounting body 300 by disengaging it. The engaging portion 230 has a protruding portion 231 and an insertion portion 232. The insertion portion 232 is configured so that the protruding protruding portion 231 can be inserted into it, and is adapted to engage with it by being inserted into the protruding portion 231.
本実施形態においては、係合部230は、リフト部220に対応する箇所に設けられている。リフト部220は、突出部位231に相当しており、嵌入部位232に向けて突出している。突出部位231(リフト部220)に嵌入される嵌入部位232は、搭載体300側に設けられているが、走行体200及び搭載体300のうち、何れか他方に設けられるようにしてもよい(例えば、図4を参照)。また、これに代えて、係合部230は、リフト部220とは独立して配置されていてもよい。 In this embodiment, the engagement portion 230 is provided at a location corresponding to the lift portion 220. The lift portion 220 corresponds to the protruding portion 231, and protrudes toward the fitting portion 232. The fitting portion 232 that fits into the protruding portion 231 (lift portion 220) is provided on the mounting body 300 side, but may be provided on the other of the running body 200 and the mounting body 300 (see, for example, FIG. 4). Alternatively, the engagement portion 230 may be disposed independently of the lift portion 220.
固定部240a・固定部240bは、搭載体300を走行体200に固定可能に構成され、固定して搭載体300の走行体200に対する相対移動が規制され、固定が解除されることで相対移動が許容されるようになっている。固定部240a・固定部240bは、突出部位241と、嵌入部位242とを備えている。嵌入部位242は、突出する突出部位241が嵌入可能に構成され、突出部位241に嵌入されることで固定するようになっている。 The fixing parts 240a and 240b are configured to be able to fix the mounting body 300 to the running body 200, and when fixed, the relative movement of the mounting body 300 with respect to the running body 200 is restricted, and when the fixation is released, the relative movement is permitted. The fixing parts 240a and 240b have a protruding portion 241 and an insertion portion 242. The insertion portion 242 is configured so that the protruding protruding portion 241 can be inserted therein, and is fixed by being inserted into the protruding portion 241.
本実施形態においては、固定部240aは、リフト部220(係合部230)に対応する箇所に設けられている。固定部240aにおける突出部位241・嵌入部位242は、係合部230における突出部位231・嵌入部位232に、それぞれ相当している。これに代えて、固定部240aは、係合部230、リフト部220とは独立して配置されていてもよい。他方、固定部240bは、リフト部220(係合部230)の設置箇所とは異なる箇所に設けられている。固定部240bにおける突出部位241・嵌入部位242は、係合部230における突出部位231・嵌入部位232とは、別体となっている。 In this embodiment, the fixing portion 240a is provided at a location corresponding to the lift portion 220 (engagement portion 230). The protruding portion 241 and the fitting portion 242 of the fixing portion 240a correspond to the protruding portion 231 and the fitting portion 232 of the engagement portion 230, respectively. Alternatively, the fixing portion 240a may be disposed independently of the engagement portion 230 and the lift portion 220. On the other hand, the fixing portion 240b is provided at a location different from the location where the lift portion 220 (engagement portion 230) is installed. The protruding portion 241 and the fitting portion 242 of the fixing portion 240b are separate from the protruding portion 231 and the fitting portion 232 of the engagement portion 230.
支持部250は、走行体200に設けられ、搭載体300が搭載面210に装着された場合に、搭載体300を支持するようになっている。支持部250は、平面視において多角形の各頂点に対応する位置に、それぞれ配設されている。本実施形態においては、支持部250は、突出部位231・突出部位241に、それぞれ相当している。なお、リフト部220、係合部230、固定部240a・固定部240b、支持部250の態様、リフト、係合、固定、支持のための制御については、後に詳述する。 The support parts 250 are provided on the running body 200 and are configured to support the mounting body 300 when the mounting body 300 is attached to the mounting surface 210. The support parts 250 are disposed at positions corresponding to the vertices of a polygon in a plan view. In this embodiment, the support parts 250 correspond to the protruding parts 231 and 241, respectively. The aspects of the lift part 220, the engagement part 230, the fixing part 240a and the fixing part 240b, and the support part 250, as well as the control for lifting, engagement, fixing, and support, will be described in detail later.
<走行体>
図5、図6、図7、及び、図8に示すように、走行体200は、車体260と、走行装置270と、を備えている。車体260は、略直方体状の筐体で構成されており、車体260には、電源280、及び、各種電気機器(通信装置、制御装置、センサ等)が搭載されている。車体260の上端には、搭載面210が設けられている。また、車体260の上面における前方、及び、後方には、支持部250(リフト部220、係合部230、固定部240a・固定部240b)が設けられている。
<Running vehicle>
As shown in Figures 5, 6, 7, and 8, the running body 200 includes a vehicle body 260 and a running device 270. The vehicle body 260 is configured as a substantially rectangular parallelepiped housing, and a power source 280 and various electrical devices (communication devices, control devices, sensors, etc.) are mounted on the vehicle body 260. A mounting surface 210 is provided on the upper end of the vehicle body 260. In addition, support parts 250 (lift part 220, engagement part 230, fixing part 240a, fixing part 240b) are provided on the front and rear of the upper surface of the vehicle body 260.
車体260の左右側面には、張出部261が設けられている。張出部261は、車体260における車長方向の略中央部に設置されている。張出部261は、車体260の側面から、車幅方向の外側に張り出している。張出部261は、車体260の平面視にて台形を呈しており、当該台形の下底が車体260の側面と接続され、当該台形の上底が張り出し方向の端部に相当する。 Protruding portions 261 are provided on the left and right side surfaces of the vehicle body 260. The protruding portions 261 are located in approximately the center of the vehicle body 260 in the vehicle length direction. The protruding portions 261 protrude outward in the vehicle width direction from the side surfaces of the vehicle body 260. The protruding portions 261 are trapezoidal in a plan view of the vehicle body 260, with the bottom base of the trapezoid connected to the side surfaces of the vehicle body 260 and the top base of the trapezoid corresponding to the end portions in the protruding direction.
<<走行装置>>
走行装置270は、車体260を支持するように、車体260の車幅方向における両端にそれぞれ配置されている。即ち、走行装置270の配置位置は、平面視における左右両側端となっている。走行装置270は、車体260の車長方向における前方に前輪271を備え、車体260の車長方向における後方に後輪272を備えている。前輪271及び後輪272は、張出部261の前側及び後側に、それぞれ配置されている。即ち、張出部261は、車体260の側面において、前輪271及び後輪272の間に介装されている。なお、出張部261、及び、前輪271及び後輪272の各寸法は任意であるが、車幅方向において、出張部261の外端は、前輪271及び後輪272のそれぞれの外端よりも、内側に位置していること、好適である。
<<Running gear>>
The running devices 270 are disposed at both ends of the vehicle body 260 in the vehicle width direction so as to support the vehicle body 260. That is, the running devices 270 are disposed at both left and right ends in a plan view. The running devices 270 are provided with front wheels 271 at the front of the vehicle body 260 in the vehicle length direction, and rear wheels 272 at the rear of the vehicle body 260 in the vehicle length direction. The front wheels 271 and the rear wheels 272 are disposed at the front and rear sides of the overhanging portion 261, respectively. That is, the overhanging portion 261 is interposed between the front wheels 271 and the rear wheels 272 on the side of the vehicle body 260. Note that the dimensions of the protruding portion 261 and the front and rear wheels 271 and 272 are arbitrary, but it is preferable that the outer end of the protruding portion 261 is located inside the outer ends of the front wheels 271 and the rear wheels 272 in the vehicle width direction.
本実施形態においては、前輪271及び後輪272は、全てメカナムホイールである。より具体的には、各前輪271及び各後輪272は、ホイール273と、タイヤ274と、をそれぞれ備えている。ホイール273は、略円盤状を呈しており、車体260の車長方向における前後方に、それぞれ配置されている。ホイール273は、回転駆動することで走行可能とし、回転中心の軸となる車輪軸275がそれぞれ規定される。 In this embodiment, the front wheels 271 and rear wheels 272 are all Mecanum wheels. More specifically, each of the front wheels 271 and rear wheels 272 is equipped with a wheel 273 and a tire 274. The wheels 273 are roughly disk-shaped and are disposed at the front and rear of the vehicle body 260 in the vehicle length direction. The wheels 273 are driven to rotate so that the vehicle can run, and each wheel axle 275 is defined as the axis of the center of rotation.
タイヤ274は、略円筒状を呈しており、その両端が若干縮径しており、中実部位を有している。1つのホイール273に対し、タイヤ274は複数個設けられている。各タイヤ274の軸は、平面視において、対応するホイール273の車輪軸275に対しそれぞれ傾斜するよう位置している。タイヤ274は、全体として、走行面に接地した状態でホイール273と一体的に回転可能に構成されている。また、各タイヤ274は、ホイール273に対し相対回転可能にも構成されている。 The tire 274 is roughly cylindrical, with both ends slightly tapered and having a solid portion. A plurality of tires 274 are provided for one wheel 273. The axis of each tire 274 is positioned so as to be inclined with respect to the wheel axis 275 of the corresponding wheel 273 in a plan view. The tires 274 as a whole are configured to be able to rotate integrally with the wheel 273 while in contact with the running surface. Each tire 274 is also configured to be able to rotate relative to the wheel 273.
前輪271及び後輪272のそれぞれの車幅方向内側に、独立したモータが設けられている。当該モータの動力に基づいて、各メカナムホイールのホイール273、及び、タイヤ274が、独立的に回転駆動するようになっている。即ち、各メカナムホイールの回転の態様を、個別に調整できるようになっている。このため、走行装置270は、平面視にて全方向に走行可能となっている。なお、本実施形態では、走行装置270(前輪271及び後輪272)として、上述のように構成されたメカナムホイールが用いられているが、ホイール・タイヤが独立作動し、ステアリング機構がなくとも、平面視全方向に走行可能であれば、何れの態様のメカナムホイールが用いられてもよい。また、走行装置270として、メカナムホイール以外の駆動系、機構等が用いられてもよい。この場合、前輪271及び後輪272が、それぞれ独立した駆動装置を有し、移動体100を自在方向(平面視にて全方向)に走行可能とするものであればよい。例えば、オムニホイール(登録商標)、キャスター機構、球駆動機構などが、用いられてもよい。 An independent motor is provided on the inside of each of the front and rear wheels 271 and 272 in the vehicle width direction. Based on the power of the motor, the wheels 273 and tires 274 of each Mecanum wheel are rotated independently. In other words, the rotational mode of each Mecanum wheel can be adjusted individually. Therefore, the running device 270 can run in all directions in a plan view. In this embodiment, the Mecanum wheels configured as described above are used as the running device 270 (front and rear wheels 271 and 272). However, any type of Mecanum wheel may be used as long as the wheels and tires operate independently and the vehicle can run in all directions in a plan view without a steering mechanism. In addition, a drive system, mechanism, etc. other than the Mecanum wheel may be used as the running device 270. In this case, it is sufficient that the front and rear wheels 271 and 272 each have an independent drive device and can run the moving body 100 in any direction (all directions in a plan view). For example, Omniwheel (registered trademark), caster mechanism, ball drive mechanism, etc. may be used.
なお、本実施形態では、モータ及びモータの駆動に関連する電気機器は、車体260側に設けられているが、これに代えて、例えば、モータ及び/又は上記電気機器が、ホイール273側に設けられていてもよい。即ち、前輪271及び後輪272が、インホイールモータ式のメカナムホイールであってもよい。 In this embodiment, the motor and the electrical equipment related to driving the motor are provided on the vehicle body 260 side, but instead, for example, the motor and/or the electrical equipment may be provided on the wheel 273 side. In other words, the front wheels 271 and the rear wheels 272 may be in-wheel motor type Mecanum wheels.
また、走行装置270は、車体260に対して着脱可能に配置されてもよい。この場合、車体260は、装着されていた走行装置270が脱離された場合に、脱離されたものと異なる態様の走行装置270を装着可能となるように構成されてもよい。より具体的には、所定の径をもつホイールが車体260に配置されている場合、当該ホイールを脱離させて、異なる径をもつホイールや、クローラ等を、車体260に装着させてもよい。 The traveling device 270 may also be arranged so as to be detachable from the vehicle body 260. In this case, the vehicle body 260 may be configured so that when the attached traveling device 270 is detached, a traveling device 270 of a different type from the detached one can be attached. More specifically, when a wheel with a predetermined diameter is arranged on the vehicle body 260, the wheel may be detached and a wheel with a different diameter, a crawler, or the like may be attached to the vehicle body 260.
<<電源>>
電源280は、本実施形態においては、充放電を繰り返し実行可能なバッテリである。電源280は、走行装置270や支持部250等の各種駆動部位、通信装置281、制御装置283、各種センサ等に向けて、給電可能となっている。電源280は、略直方体形状を呈しており、電源280の両側面は車体260の車長方向に沿って伸長している。電源280の底面は、走行面に対し略水平となっている。なお、電源280は、所定の電気機器(例えば、固定式または移動式のチャージャー等)を介して、ケーブル接続給電、非接触式給電等で充電可能となっていてもよい。電源280の充電の形式、タイミング、場所等は任意であり、例えば、後述のように、走行体200が保管庫500に保管されているときに、接触式又は非接触式の給電にて、電源280が充電されるようになっていてもよい。他方、保管庫500の外部にて、電源280が充電されるようになっていてもよい。
<<Power>>
In this embodiment, the power source 280 is a battery capable of repeatedly charging and discharging. The power source 280 can supply power to various driving parts such as the traveling device 270 and the support unit 250, the communication device 281, the control device 283, various sensors, and the like. The power source 280 has a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape, and both sides of the power source 280 extend along the vehicle length direction of the vehicle body 260. The bottom surface of the power source 280 is substantially horizontal to the traveling surface. The power source 280 may be charged by a cable connection power supply, a non-contact power supply, or the like, via a predetermined electrical device (for example, a fixed or mobile charger, etc.). The type, timing, location, etc. of charging the power source 280 are arbitrary. For example, as described later, the power source 280 may be charged by a contact or non-contact power supply when the traveling body 200 is stored in the storage facility 500. On the other hand, the power source 280 may be charged outside the storage facility 500.
電源280は、車体260の車幅方向における、両端の走行装置270の間に配置されている。また、電源280は、車体260の車長方向における、前後方の車輪軸275の間に配置されている。より具体的には、電源280は、平面視にて車体260の略中央部位に配置されている。即ち、電源280の前端は、前輪271の車輪軸275よりも、車長方向における後方に位置している。電源280の後端は、後輪272の車輪軸275よりも、車長方向における前方に位置している。 The power source 280 is disposed between the running gears 270 at both ends in the vehicle width direction of the vehicle body 260. The power source 280 is also disposed between the front and rear wheel axles 275 in the vehicle length direction of the vehicle body 260. More specifically, the power source 280 is disposed in approximately the center of the vehicle body 260 in a plan view. That is, the front end of the power source 280 is located rearward in the vehicle length direction from the wheel axle 275 of the front wheel 271. The rear end of the power source 280 is located forward in the vehicle length direction from the wheel axle 275 of the rear wheel 272.
また、電源280は、側面視において、電源280の重心が車輪軸275よりも、第2方向における上方に位置するよう配置されている。即ち、走行面Gから電源280の重心までの高さH1は、走行面Gから車輪軸275までの高さH2よりも、大きい。このように、本実施形態においては、電源280は、車輪軸に対して若干上方に配置されて、走行面G及び電源280のクリアランスが大きくなっている(図5を参照)。 The power source 280 is also positioned such that the center of gravity of the power source 280 is located higher in the second direction than the wheel axle 275 in a side view. That is, the height H1 from the running surface G to the center of gravity of the power source 280 is greater than the height H2 from the running surface G to the wheel axle 275. Thus, in this embodiment, the power source 280 is positioned slightly higher than the wheel axle, and the clearance between the running surface G and the power source 280 is large (see FIG. 5).
なお、電源280としてのバッテリは、充放電可能な二次電池であれば、その形式は何れでもよく、例えば、リチウムイオン電池、全固体電池等であってもよい。また、バッテリとしては、これに代えて、一次電池が用いられてもよい。この場合、バッテリは着脱式に構成されて、残量が低下した場合には、バッテリを交換することが好適である。また、電源280においては、バッテリに代えて、例えば、燃料電池、動力を電力に変換する発電機(エンジン及びオルタネータ)等が、用いられてもよい。 The battery serving as power source 280 may be of any type so long as it is a chargeable and dischargeable secondary battery, such as a lithium ion battery or an all-solid-state battery. Alternatively, a primary battery may be used as the battery. In this case, it is preferable that the battery is configured to be detachable and that the battery be replaced when the remaining charge becomes low. Alternatively, the power source 280 may be, instead of a battery, a fuel cell, a generator (engine and alternator) that converts motive power into electric power, or the like.
<<支持部の配置>>
支持部250は、搭載体300が搭載面210に装着された場合に、搭載体300を第2方向に向かって支持する。支持部250は、走行体200の車体260の上面に、複数個配置されている。支持部250は、搭載体300の底面、及び、走行体200の搭載面210が対向する場合に、搭載体300の底面に向かって、即ち、第2方向の上方に向かって突出するようになっている。このため、搭載体300は、搭載面210に装着された場合に、支持部250により底面から支持されるようになっている。支持部250の配置位置・個数は、例えば、走行体200に搭載体300を装着した場合に、安定的な装着が達成されるよう、搭載体300の重心等を考慮して決定されてもよいし、後述する保管庫500における配置部560と干渉しないよう、調整されてもよい。支持部250の配置位置・個数は、任意であるが、後述の態様をとると好適である。
<<Arrangement of Support Parts>>
The support unit 250 supports the mounting body 300 in the second direction when the mounting body 300 is attached to the mounting surface 210. A plurality of support units 250 are arranged on the upper surface of the vehicle body 260 of the running body 200. When the bottom surface of the mounting body 300 and the mounting surface 210 of the running body 200 face each other, the support unit 250 protrudes toward the bottom surface of the mounting body 300, that is, toward the upper side in the second direction. Therefore, when the mounting body 300 is attached to the mounting surface 210, the mounting body 300 is supported from the bottom surface by the support unit 250. The arrangement position and number of the support units 250 may be determined in consideration of the center of gravity of the mounting body 300, etc., so that stable attachment is achieved when the mounting body 300 is attached to the running body 200, for example, or may be adjusted so as not to interfere with the arrangement unit 560 in the storage 500 described later. The positions and number of the support parts 250 are arbitrary, but it is preferable to adopt the form described below.
支持部250は、平面視において、多角形の各頂点に対応する位置に、それぞれ配設されている(図6を参照)。本実施形態の支持部250は、6つの支持部250a、支持部250b、支持部250c、支持部250d、支持部250e、及び、支持部250fを含む。支持部250a・支持部250b・支持部250c、及び、支持部250d・支持部250e・支持部250fの配置位置は、同一平面上にて、それぞれ3角形の頂点に対応している。 The support portions 250 are disposed at positions corresponding to the vertices of a polygon in a plan view (see FIG. 6). In this embodiment, the support portion 250 includes six support portions 250a, 250b, 250c, 250d, 250e, and 250f. The positions of support portions 250a, 250b, and 250c, and support portions 250d, 250e, and 250f correspond to the vertices of a triangle on the same plane.
即ち、平面視において、支持部250の配置を頂点とする多角形の領域は、複数存在する。本実施形態では、3角形の領域が、車体260の車長方向における前方に1つ、後方に1つずつ配置されており、当該3角形の領域が合計2つ存在している。3角形の領域は、例えば、2等辺3角形でもよく、支持部250a、及び、支持部250dに対応する各内角が、それぞれ頂角となっていてもよい。 In other words, in a plan view, there are multiple polygonal regions with the vertices being the positions of the support parts 250. In this embodiment, one triangular region is disposed in the front of the vehicle body 260 in the vehicle length direction, and one is disposed in the rear, so there are a total of two triangular regions. The triangular region may be, for example, an isosceles triangle, and the interior angles corresponding to the support parts 250a and 250d may each be vertices.
また、平面視において、複数存在する多角形の領域は、それぞれ対称となるよう配置されている。本実施形態では、2つの領域の図形は、例えば、平面視において、電源280を通り且つ車体260の車幅方向に延びる対称線を軸として、互いに線対称となるよう配置されている。即ち、支持部250a・支持部250b・支持部250cを頂点とする2等辺3角形、及び、支持部250d・支持部250e・支持部250fを頂点とする2等辺3角形は、当該対称線を軸として、互いに線対称となっている。 Furthermore, in a plan view, the multiple polygonal regions are arranged so that they are symmetrical with respect to each other. In this embodiment, the figures of the two regions are arranged so that they are, for example, symmetrical with respect to a line of symmetry that passes through the power source 280 and extends in the vehicle width direction of the vehicle body 260 in a plan view. In other words, an isosceles triangle with support parts 250a, 250b, and 250c as its vertices, and an isosceles triangle with support parts 250d, 250e, and 250f as its vertices, are symmetrical with respect to the line of symmetry.
また、支持部250は、車体260の車幅方向において、電源280よりも外側に配設されている。支持部250は、車体260の車長方向において電源280よりも外側に配設されている。より具体的には、支持部250a・支持部250b・支持部250cは、車体260の車長方向において、電源280の前端よりも前方に、配置されている。支持部250bは、車体260の車幅方向において、電源280の左側面よりも左側に配置されている。支持部250cは、車体260の車幅方向において、電源280の右側面よりも右側に配置されている。 Furthermore, support portion 250 is disposed outboard of power source 280 in the vehicle width direction of vehicle body 260. Support portion 250 is disposed outboard of power source 280 in the vehicle length direction of vehicle body 260. More specifically, support portion 250a, support portion 250b, and support portion 250c are disposed forward of the front end of power source 280 in the vehicle length direction of vehicle body 260. Support portion 250b is disposed to the left of the left side surface of power source 280 in the vehicle width direction of vehicle body 260. Support portion 250c is disposed to the right of the right side surface of power source 280 in the vehicle width direction of vehicle body 260.
支持部250d・支持部250e・支持部250fは、車体260の車長方向において、電源280の後端よりも後方に、配置されている。支持部250eは、車体260の車幅方向において、電源280の左側面よりも左側に配置されている。支持部250fは、車体260の車幅方向において、電源280の右側面よりも右側に配置されている。 Support portion 250d, support portion 250e, and support portion 250f are disposed rearward of the rear end of power source 280 in the vehicle length direction of vehicle body 260. Support portion 250e is disposed to the left of the left side surface of power source 280 in the vehicle width direction of vehicle body 260. Support portion 250f is disposed to the right of the right side surface of power source 280 in the vehicle width direction of vehicle body 260.
さらに、支持部250は、平面視において、ホイール273の車輪軸275を同軸的に通る仮想線上に、配設されている。より具体的には、当該仮想線は、前方仮想線FL、及び、後方仮想線RLを含む。前方仮想線FLは、左右の前輪271における各車輪軸275を、同軸的に通る仮想線である。後方仮想線RLは、左右の後輪272における各車輪軸275を、同軸的に通る仮想線である。平面視において、支持部250b・支持部250cは、前方仮想線FL上にそれぞれ配置され、支持部250e・支持部250fは、後方仮想線RL上にそれぞれ配置されている。 Furthermore, in a plan view, the support portion 250 is disposed on a virtual line that passes coaxially through the wheel axle 275 of the wheel 273. More specifically, the virtual lines include a forward virtual line FL and a rearward virtual line RL. The forward virtual line FL is a virtual line that passes coaxially through each wheel axle 275 of the left and right front wheels 271. The rearward virtual line RL is a virtual line that passes coaxially through each wheel axle 275 of the left and right rear wheels 272. In a plan view, the support portions 250b and 250c are disposed on the forward virtual line FL, and the support portions 250e and 250f are disposed on the rearward virtual line RL.
なお、平面視において、支持部250aは、前方仮想線FL及び電源280の前端の間に、配置されている。支持部250dは、後方仮想線RL及び電源280の後端の間に、配置されている。支持部250a・支持部250dは、車体260の車幅方向における略中央部に、配置されている。 In addition, in a plan view, the support portion 250a is disposed between the forward virtual line FL and the front end of the power source 280. The support portion 250d is disposed between the rearward virtual line RL and the rear end of the power source 280. The support portions 250a and 250d are disposed approximately in the center of the vehicle body 260 in the vehicle width direction.
<<リフト部、係合部、固定部の詳細>>
本実施形態においては、支持部250は、リフト部220、係合部230の突出部位231、固定部240a・固定部240bの突出部位241として、機能してもよい。より具体的には、支持部250b・支持部250c・支持部250e・支持部250fは、リフト部220(係合部230の突出部位231、固定部240aの突出部位241)に対応している。支持部250a・支持部250dは、固定部240bの突出部位241に対応している(図6を参照)。
<<Details of the lift part, engagement part, and fixing part>>
In this embodiment, the support portion 250 may function as the lift portion 220, the protruding portion 231 of the engagement portion 230, and the protruding portion 241 of the fixed portion 240a and the fixed portion 240b. More specifically, the support portions 250b, 250c, 250e, and 250f correspond to the lift portion 220 (the protruding portion 231 of the engagement portion 230 and the protruding portion 241 of the fixed portion 240a). The support portions 250a and 250d correspond to the protruding portion 241 of the fixed portion 240b (see FIG. 6).
図9に示すように、リフト部220(即ち、支持部250b・支持部250c・支持部250e・支持部250f)は、円柱形状を呈している。リフト部220は、下方を部分的に収納する穴部221に、同軸的に嵌合されている。穴部221は、車体260の上面であって、平面視における四隅に配置されている。穴部221は、リフト部220の位置に対応するよう設けられている。穴部221は、リフト部220の径よりも若干大きい径の円形開口を有している。当該開口を介して、リフト部220の下側の部位は、車体260内部に収容されている。なお、リフト部220(即ち、支持部250b・支持部250c・支持部250e・支持部250f)の形状は、円柱形状に限られず、軸と並進方向が一致する形状であれば、角柱(例えば、四角柱)形状等いずれであってもよい。 As shown in FIG. 9, the lift section 220 (i.e., support section 250b, support section 250c, support section 250e, and support section 250f) has a cylindrical shape. The lift section 220 is coaxially fitted into a hole 221 that partially accommodates the lower part. The hole 221 is located on the upper surface of the vehicle body 260, at the four corners in a plan view. The hole 221 is provided to correspond to the position of the lift section 220. The hole 221 has a circular opening with a diameter slightly larger than that of the lift section 220. Through this opening, the lower part of the lift section 220 is accommodated inside the vehicle body 260. Note that the shape of the lift section 220 (i.e., support section 250b, support section 250c, support section 250e, and support section 250f) is not limited to a cylindrical shape, and may be any shape such as a prism (e.g., a square prism) as long as the axis and the translation direction are aligned.
リフト部220は、当該開口を介して、第2方向(上方向)及び第3方向(下方向)に、相対移動可能となっている。リフト部220の下端部には、車体260に内蔵されたアクチュエータ(例えば、ステッピングモータ等)が設けられている。アクチュエータの動力は、リフト部220の下端部に伝達されて、回転動力が、リフト部220の軸方向の並進運動に変換される。 The lift section 220 is capable of relative movement in the second direction (upward) and the third direction (downward) through the opening. An actuator (e.g., a stepping motor, etc.) built into the vehicle body 260 is provided at the lower end of the lift section 220. The power of the actuator is transmitted to the lower end of the lift section 220, and the rotational power is converted into translational motion in the axial direction of the lift section 220.
アクチュエータが正回転する場合、リフト部220は、車体260に対して第2方向へ相対移動し、穴部221の開口から露出していき、頂部222がより上方に推移する。他方、アクチュエータが逆回転する場合、リフト部220は、第3方向に相対移動し、穴部221の開口に収容されていき、上方に推移していた頂部222が、より下方に推移する。 When the actuator rotates forward, the lift portion 220 moves relative to the vehicle body 260 in the second direction and is exposed from the opening of the hole portion 221, and the top portion 222 moves further upward. On the other hand, when the actuator rotates reversely, the lift portion 220 moves relative to the vehicle body 260 in the third direction and is accommodated in the opening of the hole portion 221, and the top portion 222, which had been moving upward, moves further downward.
リフト部220は、搭載体300における係合部230の嵌入部位232(即ち、固定部240aの嵌入部位242)に向けて突出する。嵌入部位232は、搭載体300の底面視における四隅に設けられている。嵌入部位232は、搭載体300が走行体200に装着されたときに、リフト部220の配置に対応するよう位置している。嵌入部位232は、上方に向かって凹んでおり、搭載体300の装着時にリフト部220が嵌入可能となっている。 The lift section 220 protrudes toward the fitting portion 232 of the engagement portion 230 of the mounting body 300 (i.e., the fitting portion 242 of the fixing portion 240a). The fitting portions 232 are provided at the four corners of the mounting body 300 when viewed from the bottom. The fitting portions 232 are positioned to correspond to the arrangement of the lift section 220 when the mounting body 300 is attached to the running body 200. The fitting portions 232 are recessed upward, allowing the lift section 220 to be fitted when the mounting body 300 is attached.
リフト部220が、嵌入部位232に嵌入されることで、搭載体300を支持しつつ、搭載体300の持ち上げ、及び、持ち下げが可能となっている。即ち、リフト部220の第2方向の移動に応じて、搭載体300は第2方向(上方向)へ移動する(図10を参照)。リフト部220の第3方向(下方向)の移動に応じて、搭載体300は第3方向(下方向)へ移動する(図11を参照)。 By fitting the lift unit 220 into the fitting portion 232, the mounting body 300 can be lifted and lowered while supporting the mounting body 300. That is, in response to the movement of the lift unit 220 in the second direction, the mounting body 300 moves in the second direction (upward) (see FIG. 10). In response to the movement of the lift unit 220 in the third direction (downward), the mounting body 300 moves in the third direction (downward) (see FIG. 11).
また、リフト部220が、嵌入部位232に嵌入されることで、走行体200及び搭載体300が互いに係合される。このように、リフト部220は、係合部230の突出部位231としても機能している。また、リフト部220が、嵌入部位242に嵌入されることで、走行体200及び搭載体300の相対移動が規制されて、搭載体300が走行体200に固定される。このように、リフト部220は、固定部240aの突出部位241としても機能している。 In addition, the lift section 220 is fitted into the fitting portion 232, whereby the running body 200 and the mounting body 300 are engaged with each other. In this way, the lift section 220 also functions as the protruding portion 231 of the engagement portion 230. In addition, the lift section 220 is fitted into the fitting portion 242, whereby the relative movement between the running body 200 and the mounting body 300 is restricted, and the mounting body 300 is fixed to the running body 200. In this way, the lift section 220 also functions as the protruding portion 241 of the fixing portion 240a.
係合部230の嵌入部位232(固定部240aの嵌入部位242)は、突出する突出部位231(固定部240aの突出部位241)が嵌入可能な凹み形状を呈している。当該形状は、突出部位231(固定部240aの突出部位241)が嵌入する方向に沿って、縮径する部位を有する。 The fitting portion 232 of the engagement portion 230 (fitting portion 242 of the fixing portion 240a) has a recessed shape into which the protruding portion 231 (protruding portion 241 of the fixing portion 240a) can fit. This shape has a portion that narrows in diameter along the direction in which the protruding portion 231 (protruding portion 241 of the fixing portion 240a) fits.
より具体的には、嵌入部位232(固定部240aの嵌入部位242)は、下端に円形の開口232a、上端に突当り232bを有している。開口232aの径は、突当り232bの径よりも大きい。本実施形態においては、嵌入部位232(固定部240aの嵌入部位242)は、底面視にて、すり鉢状、又は、カップ状を呈している。ここにおいて、係合部230の突出部位231(固定部240aの突出部位241)であるリフト部220においては、その円柱形状における径が、突当り232bの径と略同一であり、開口232aの径よりも小さくなっている(図9、図10、及び、図11を参照)。 More specifically, the fitting portion 232 (fitting portion 242 of the fixed portion 240a) has a circular opening 232a at the bottom end and abutment 232b at the top end. The diameter of the opening 232a is larger than the diameter of the abutment 232b. In this embodiment, the fitting portion 232 (fitting portion 242 of the fixed portion 240a) is cone-shaped or cup-shaped when viewed from the bottom. Here, the diameter of the cylindrical shape of the lift portion 220, which is the protruding portion 231 (protruding portion 241 of the fixed portion 240a) of the engagement portion 230, is approximately the same as the diameter of the abutment 232b and is smaller than the diameter of the opening 232a (see Figures 9, 10, and 11).
固定部240bの突出部位241(即ち、支持部250a、及び、支持部250d)は、円柱形状を呈しており、リフト部220とは異なる位置に配置されている。固定部240bの突出部位241は、リフト部220とは異なり、上下方向に移動せず、車体260と一体的に固定されている。即ち、固定部240bの突出部位241は、車体260から上方へ常時突出しているものの、その頂部241aの位置は、上下方向において不変である。 The protruding portion 241 of the fixed portion 240b (i.e., the support portion 250a and the support portion 250d) has a cylindrical shape and is disposed at a different position from the lift portion 220. Unlike the lift portion 220, the protruding portion 241 of the fixed portion 240b does not move in the vertical direction and is fixed integrally with the vehicle body 260. In other words, although the protruding portion 241 of the fixed portion 240b always protrudes upward from the vehicle body 260, the position of its top 241a is constant in the vertical direction.
また、固定部240bは、当該頂部241aに吸着部位を有している。以下、頂部241aを、吸着部位241aと称呼する場合もある。吸着部位241aは、走行体200、及び、搭載体300の間において磁気に基づく吸着力を発生可能に構成され、吸着力の作用にて、搭載体300を走行体200に固定する。本実施形態においては、吸着部位241aにおける励磁/消磁は、電気供給に応じて切り替えられる。吸着部位241aは、励磁されたときに吸着力を発生し、消磁されたときに吸着力を解消するよう、構成されていてもよい。吸着部位241aは、例えば、複数の電磁石が内蔵され、それぞれの磁化方向を調整することで、吸着力の発生/解消が切り替えられるようにしてもよい。 Furthermore, the fixing part 240b has an adsorption part at the top 241a. Hereinafter, the top 241a may be referred to as the adsorption part 241a. The adsorption part 241a is configured to be able to generate an adsorption force based on magnetism between the running body 200 and the mounting body 300, and fixes the mounting body 300 to the running body 200 by the action of the adsorption force. In this embodiment, the excitation/demagnetization of the adsorption part 241a is switched according to the supply of electricity. The adsorption part 241a may be configured to generate an adsorption force when excited and to cancel the adsorption force when demagnetized. The adsorption part 241a may be configured, for example, to have multiple electromagnets built in, and to switch between generating and canceling the adsorption force by adjusting the magnetization direction of each.
なお、リフト部220の頂部222にも、同様に、吸着部位が設けられていてもよい。この場合には、4つのリフト部220、2つの固定部240bに対応して、合計6つの吸着部位にて、磁気に基づく吸着力が発生する。 Note that similar suction sites may also be provided on the tops 222 of the lift sections 220. In this case, magnetic suction forces are generated at a total of six suction sites corresponding to the four lift sections 220 and the two fixed sections 240b.
固定部240bの突出部位241(吸着部位241a)は、搭載体300における固定部240bの嵌入部位242に向けて突出する。嵌入部位242は、搭載体300の底面視における車幅方向の略中央部に、設けられている。嵌入部位242は、搭載体300が走行体200に装着されたときに、突出部位241(吸着部位241a)の配置に対応するよう位置している。嵌入部位242は、上方に向かって凹んでおり、搭載体300の装着時に、突出部位241(吸着部位241a)が嵌入可能となっている。 The protruding portion 241 (adsorption portion 241a) of the fixing portion 240b protrudes toward the fitting portion 242 of the fixing portion 240b on the mounting body 300. The fitting portion 242 is provided in approximately the center of the mounting body 300 in the vehicle width direction when viewed from the bottom. The fitting portion 242 is positioned to correspond to the arrangement of the protruding portion 241 (adsorption portion 241a) when the mounting body 300 is attached to the running body 200. The fitting portion 242 is recessed upward, allowing the protruding portion 241 (adsorption portion 241a) to fit in when the mounting body 300 is attached.
突出部位241(吸着部位241a)が、嵌入部位242に嵌入されて、吸着部位241aの励磁にて吸着力が発生することで、走行体200及び搭載体300の相対移動が規制される。これにより、搭載体300が走行体200に固定される。固定部240bの嵌入部位242は、突出する固定部240bの突出部位241が嵌入可能な凹み形状を呈している。当該形状は、嵌入部位242が嵌入可能であれば任意であり、本実施形態においては、嵌入する方向に沿って同一の径を有するものとなっている(図9、図10、及び、図11を参照)。なお、これに代えて、嵌入する方向に沿って、縮径する形状であってもよい。 The protruding portion 241 (adsorption portion 241a) is fitted into the fitting portion 242, and an adsorption force is generated by exciting the adsorption portion 241a, thereby restricting the relative movement of the running body 200 and the mounting body 300. In this way, the mounting body 300 is fixed to the running body 200. The fitting portion 242 of the fixing portion 240b has a recessed shape into which the protruding portion 241 of the protruding fixing portion 240b can be fitted. The shape is arbitrary as long as the fitting portion 242 can be fitted, and in this embodiment, it has the same diameter along the fitting direction (see Figures 9, 10, and 11). Alternatively, it may have a shape that reduces in diameter along the fitting direction.
<<リフト部による搭載体の上下移動>>
図10、及び、図11に示すように、リフト部220は、自身の作動により、搭載体300を、第2方向(上方)及び第3方向(下方)へ移動させるようになっている。作動の一例として、作動開始時点においては、搭載体300が、走行体200の搭載面210よりも、第2方向における上方の配置位置に配置されているものとする。また、リフト部220の頂部222は、最下位置に推移しているものとする。
<<Up and down movement of the load body by the lift unit>>
10 and 11, the lift unit 220 is configured to move the mounting body 300 in the second direction (upward) and the third direction (downward) by its own operation. As an example of the operation, it is assumed that at the start of the operation, the mounting body 300 is disposed at a position above the mounting surface 210 of the running body 200 in the second direction. It is also assumed that the top 222 of the lift unit 220 is in the lowest position.
更に、作動開始時点においては、平面視において、リフト部220の円形断面は、嵌入部位232の突当り232bから偏心しており、且つ、開口232aの円形断面の領域内に存在しているものとする。即ち、リフト部220の軸と、嵌入部位232の軸との間に、ずれが生じている。また、突出部位241(吸着部位241a)の軸と、嵌入部位242の軸との間にも、ずれが生じている。 Furthermore, at the start of operation, in a plan view, the circular cross section of the lift section 220 is eccentric from the abutment 232b of the fitting section 232, and is within the area of the circular cross section of the opening 232a. In other words, there is a misalignment between the axis of the lift section 220 and the axis of the fitting section 232. There is also a misalignment between the axis of the protruding section 241 (adsorption section 241a) and the axis of the fitting section 242.
図10(a)の状態から作動を開始すると、リフト部220は、車体260に対して第2方向へ相対移動していく(リフト部220が穴部221から露出していく)。リフト部220は、上昇する頂部222を先端として、開口232aを介して嵌入部位232に嵌入されていく。図10(b)に示すように、頂部222が上昇していくと、頂部222の縁が嵌入部位232の内壁に当接する。 When operation is started from the state shown in FIG. 10(a), the lift portion 220 moves relative to the vehicle body 260 in the second direction (the lift portion 220 becomes exposed from the hole portion 221). The lift portion 220, with the rising top portion 222 as the leading end, is inserted into the insertion portion 232 through the opening 232a. As shown in FIG. 10(b), as the top portion 222 rises, the edge of the top portion 222 abuts against the inner wall of the insertion portion 232.
ここにおいて、嵌入部位232は、嵌入方向に沿って縮径している。このため、頂部222は、上昇しつつ、嵌入部位232の内壁にて突当り232bまで案内されていく。これにより、リフト部220に対し嵌入部位232が摺動しつつ、平面視において、偏心していたリフト部220の円形断面は、嵌入部位232の突当り232bに近づいていく。即ち、リフト部220の軸と、嵌入部位232の軸とが一致する方向に、搭載体300が移動していく。 Here, the insertion portion 232 reduces in diameter along the insertion direction. Therefore, the top 222 rises and is guided by the inner wall of the insertion portion 232 to the abutment 232b. As a result, while the insertion portion 232 slides relative to the lift portion 220, the circular cross section of the lift portion 220, which was eccentric in a plan view, approaches the abutment 232b of the insertion portion 232. In other words, the mounting body 300 moves in a direction in which the axis of the lift portion 220 and the axis of the insertion portion 232 are aligned.
図10(c)に示すように、上昇する頂部222が突当り232bに到達すると、平面視において、リフト部220の円形断面は、嵌入部位232の突当り232bと一致する。即ち、リフト部220の軸と、嵌入部位232の軸とが一致する。また、突出部位241(吸着部位241a)の軸と、嵌入部位242の軸とが一致する。 As shown in FIG. 10(c), when the rising top 222 reaches the end 232b, the circular cross section of the lift portion 220 coincides with the end 232b of the insertion portion 232 in a plan view. That is, the axis of the lift portion 220 coincides with the axis of the insertion portion 232. Also, the axis of the protruding portion 241 (adsorption portion 241a) coincides with the axis of the insertion portion 242.
頂部222が突当り232bに到達した後、これらが互いに当接した状態で、上昇していた頂部222は、最上位置にて停止する。以上により、搭載面210に対向している搭載体300は、上昇するリフト部220に支持されつつ、第2方向における配置位置よりも上方へ移動する。 After the top 222 reaches the butt 232b and comes into contact with each other, the top 222, which had been rising, stops at the uppermost position. As a result, the mounting body 300 facing the mounting surface 210 moves upward from its placement position in the second direction while being supported by the rising lift section 220.
図11(a)の状態としては、リフト部220の頂部222が最上位置に推移しているものとする。また、頂部222及び突当り232bが互いに当接することで、リフト部220により、搭載体300が支持されているものとする。この状態から、リフト部220は、車体260に対して第3方向へ相対移動していく(リフト部220が穴部221へ収容されていく)。 In the state shown in FIG. 11(a), the top 222 of the lift section 220 is in the uppermost position. Furthermore, the top 222 and the abutment 232b come into contact with each other, so that the mounting body 300 is supported by the lift section 220. From this state, the lift section 220 moves relative to the vehicle body 260 in the third direction (the lift section 220 is accommodated in the hole 221).
即ち、頂部222が、搭載体300を支持しつつ下降していく。このため、頂部222及び突当り232bが互いに当接した状態で、搭載体300は第3方向へ移動していく。これと同時に、嵌入部位242が、突出部位241(吸着部位241a)に近づくよう、下降していく。ここにおいて、突出部位241(吸着部位241a)の軸と、嵌入部位242の軸とが一致している。 In other words, the top 222 descends while supporting the mounting body 300. Therefore, the mounting body 300 moves in the third direction while the top 222 and the abutment 232b are in contact with each other. At the same time, the insertion portion 242 descends so as to approach the protruding portion 241 (the suction portion 241a). Here, the axis of the protruding portion 241 (the suction portion 241a) and the axis of the insertion portion 242 are aligned.
このため、図11(b)に示すように、突出部位241は、吸着部位241aを先端として、下降する嵌入部位242に嵌入されていく。図11(c)に示すように、下降していた頂部222は、最下位置にて停止する。これとともに、突出部位241の嵌入部位242への嵌入が完了する。以上により、上方に推移していた搭載体300は、下降するリフト部220に支持されつつ、搭載面210に近づくように下方へ移動する。 As a result, as shown in FIG. 11(b), the protruding portion 241, with the suction portion 241a at its tip, is fitted into the descending fitting portion 242. As shown in FIG. 11(c), the descending top portion 222 stops at the lowest position. At the same time, the fitting of the protruding portion 241 into the fitting portion 242 is completed. As a result, the mounting body 300, which had been moving upward, moves downward to approach the mounting surface 210 while being supported by the descending lift portion 220.
図11(c)の状態においては、四隅のリフト部220は、各嵌入部位232にそれぞれ嵌入されている。これにより、走行体200及び搭載体300の係合が達成される。また、これにより、走行体200及び搭載体300の相対移動が規制され、搭載体300の走行体200への固定も達成される。更に、図11(c)の状態は、嵌入部位242の突当りと吸着部位241aとが当接した状態である。吸着部位241aを励磁することで、磁気に基づく吸着力が発生し、搭載体300の走行体200への更なる固定が達成される。 In the state shown in FIG. 11(c), the lift sections 220 at the four corners are fitted into the fitting portions 232, respectively. This achieves engagement between the running body 200 and the mounting body 300. This also restricts the relative movement between the running body 200 and the mounting body 300, and also achieves fixation of the mounting body 300 to the running body 200. Furthermore, the state shown in FIG. 11(c) is a state in which the end of the fitting portion 242 abuts against the suction portion 241a. By exciting the suction portion 241a, a magnetic suction force is generated, and further fixation of the mounting body 300 to the running body 200 is achieved.
<<電気機器>>
図12に示すように、走行体200は、電気機器として、電源280、通信装置281、センサ282、及び、制御装置283を備えている。電源280は、それぞれに給電可能なように、通信装置281、制御装置283、走行装置270のモータ、リフト部220のアクチュエータ、及び、吸着部位241aの電磁石と、電気的に接続されている。
<<Electrical Equipment>>
12, the traveling body 200 includes, as electrical devices, a power source 280, a communication device 281, a sensor 282, and a control device 283. The power source 280 is electrically connected to the communication device 281, the control device 283, the motor of the traveling device 270, the actuator of the lift unit 220, and the electromagnet of the suction part 241a so as to be able to supply power to each of them.
電源280と、給電対象との間には、モータに関連する機器(コンバータなど)、スイッチ等が介装されていてもよい。電源280による給電が制御装置283により制御されて、走行装置270、リフト部220、及び、吸着部位241aが、制御されるようになっている。図6、及び、図7に示すように、通信装置281、制御装置283、モータに関連する機器等は、車体260の車長方向における電源280よりも後側に、配置されている。これらは、電子ユニットとして、車体260の後方に一体的に配置されてもよい。 A device related to the motor (such as a converter), a switch, etc. may be interposed between the power source 280 and the object to be powered. The power supply from the power source 280 is controlled by a control device 283, and the traveling device 270, the lift unit 220, and the suction part 241a are controlled. As shown in Figures 6 and 7, the communication device 281, the control device 283, the device related to the motor, etc. are arranged behind the power source 280 in the vehicle length direction of the vehicle body 260. These may be arranged integrally behind the vehicle body 260 as an electronic unit.
通信装置281は、CAN等の通信ネットワークN1を介して、制御装置283、及び、センサ282と接続されている。通信装置281は、外部端末(図示せず)とも接続されており、情報通信が可能となっている。通信装置281は、外部端末からの受信情報を通信ネットワークN1に送出する一方、通信ネットワークN1から外部端末へ情報送信する。 The communication device 281 is connected to the control device 283 and the sensor 282 via a communication network N1 such as a CAN. The communication device 281 is also connected to an external terminal (not shown) and is capable of information communication. The communication device 281 sends information received from the external terminal to the communication network N1, and also transmits information from the communication network N1 to the external terminal.
当該外部端末は、例えば、操作者による指示入力が可能な端末であって、当該操作者により所有される移動端末や、サーバでもよい。移動端末やサーバでの指示としては、例えば、走行装置270への走行・操舵、搭載体300の走行体200への着脱、後述する第1可動具310、第2可動具320の操作等があげられる。 The external terminal is, for example, a terminal to which an operator can input instructions, and may be a mobile terminal owned by the operator, or a server. Examples of instructions from the mobile terminal or server include driving and steering the running device 270, attaching and detaching the mounted body 300 to the running body 200, and operating the first movable device 310 and the second movable device 320 described below.
また、当該外部端末は、移動体100の状態を示す情報を表示可能な端末であって、後述する保管庫500の外側に設けられる固定端末でもよい。通信装置281及び外部端末の情報通信は、例えば、IEEE802.11シリーズの規格(例えば、Wi-Fi(登録商標)等)による、無線通信であってもよい。なお、無線通信の形式としては、上記に限定されず、例えば、赤外線通信、Bluetooth(登録商標)、セルラー型/非セルラー型LPWA等が、用いられてもよい。また、無線通信に代えて、有線接続による情報通信が、実行されるようにしてもよい。 The external terminal may be a terminal capable of displaying information indicating the state of the mobile body 100, and may be a fixed terminal provided outside the storage facility 500 described below. Information communication between the communication device 281 and the external terminal may be wireless communication based on the IEEE 802.11 series of standards (such as Wi-Fi (registered trademark)). Note that the form of wireless communication is not limited to the above, and may be, for example, infrared communication, Bluetooth (registered trademark), cellular/non-cellular LPWA, etc. Also, information communication via a wired connection may be performed instead of wireless communication.
センサ282は、距離センサ(測距センサ)、バッテリ残量センサ等を含んでいる。以下、センサ282を、測距センサ282と称呼する場合もある。測距センサ282は、車体260と、車体260から離間した被検知物との離間距離を測定可能となっている。測距センサ282は、ビームの反射状況等に基づいて、離間距離を測定するものであってもよい。測距センサ282としては、例えば、超音波センサ、LiDAR等が用いられる。なお、測距センサ282に代えて、測域センサが用いられてもよい。 Sensor 282 includes a distance sensor (distance measurement sensor), a battery remaining amount sensor, etc. Hereinafter, sensor 282 may be referred to as distance measurement sensor 282. Distance measurement sensor 282 is capable of measuring the distance between vehicle body 260 and a detected object that is spaced apart from vehicle body 260. Distance measurement sensor 282 may measure the distance based on the reflection conditions of a beam, etc. As distance measurement sensor 282, for example, an ultrasonic sensor, LiDAR, etc. may be used. Note that a range sensor may be used instead of distance measurement sensor 282.
図8に示すように、本実施形態では、測距センサ282は、車体260における車長方向の前端であって、車幅方向の略中央部位に設けられている。これにより、走行体200の前端と、後述する被検知部531と、の離間距離が測定されるようになっている。これに加え、測距センサ282は、車体前方の側面における外端付近等にも、複数個設けられてもよい。 As shown in FIG. 8, in this embodiment, the distance measurement sensor 282 is provided at the front end of the vehicle body 260 in the vehicle length direction, approximately in the center in the vehicle width direction. This allows the distance between the front end of the running body 200 and a detectable portion 531, which will be described later, to be measured. In addition, multiple distance measurement sensors 282 may be provided near the outer end of the side of the front of the vehicle body, etc.
なお、本実施形態においては、測距センサ282が車体260の前端に設けられているが、これに代え、車体260の前端に、カメラが備えられていてもよい。当該カメラは、例えば、走行体200の外側を撮像するものであってもよい。撮像されたデータは、通信ネットワークN1、及び、通信装置281を介して、外部端末に送信されてもよい。 In this embodiment, the distance measurement sensor 282 is provided at the front end of the vehicle body 260, but instead, a camera may be provided at the front end of the vehicle body 260. The camera may, for example, capture an image of the outside of the vehicle 200. The captured image data may be transmitted to an external terminal via the communication network N1 and the communication device 281.
図12に示すように、制御装置283は、走行装置270の制御、リフト部220の制御、及び、吸着部位241aの制御等を実行する装置である。制御装置283は、装着制御部283a、脱離制御部283b、停止位置決定部283c、及び、自動運転制御部283dを含み、それぞれ電気・電子回路、CPU等に格納されたプログラム等から構成されている。制御装置283には、通信ネットワークN1を介して、通信装置281にて受信された指示信号や、センサ282にて検出された検出信号が、送出されるようになっている。 As shown in FIG. 12, the control device 283 is a device that executes control of the traveling device 270, control of the lift unit 220, and control of the suction portion 241a. The control device 283 includes an attachment control unit 283a, a detachment control unit 283b, a stop position determination unit 283c, and an automatic driving control unit 283d, each of which is composed of electric/electronic circuits, programs stored in a CPU, etc. Instruction signals received by the communication device 281 and detection signals detected by the sensor 282 are sent to the control device 283 via the communication network N1.
装着制御部283aは、搭載体300が装着されていない走行体200に、配置されている搭載体300を装着させる制御を行う。より具体的には、搭載体300が装着されていない走行体200に、搭載面210よりも第2方向における上方の配置位置に配置されている搭載体300を装着させる場合、装着制御部283aは、搭載面210に対向している搭載体300を、支持しつつ、第2方向における配置位置よりも上方へ移動させるように、リフト部220を制御する(図10を参照)。搭載体300は、本実施形態では、後述する保管庫500における配置位置に、配置されるものとする。 The mounting control unit 283a controls the mounting of the mounted body 300 on a running body 200 on which the mounted body 300 is not mounted. More specifically, when mounting a mounted body 300 that is positioned at a position above the mounting surface 210 in the second direction to a running body 200 on which the mounted body 300 is not mounted, the mounting control unit 283a controls the lift unit 220 to support the mounted body 300 facing the mounting surface 210 and move it above the position in the second direction (see FIG. 10). In this embodiment, the mounted body 300 is positioned at a position in the storage facility 500 described below.
このリフト部220の制御は、走行体200が停止位置にて停止している状態において、実行される。当該停止位置は、停止位置決定部283cにより決定されるようになっている。本実施形態では、測距センサ282による被検知部の検知結果に基づいて、停止位置が決定される。当該停止位置では、搭載面210が搭載体300の底面と互いに対向するようになっている。停止位置の決定については、後に詳述する。 This control of the lift unit 220 is executed when the running body 200 is stopped at a stopping position. The stopping position is determined by the stopping position determination unit 283c. In this embodiment, the stopping position is determined based on the detection result of the detected part by the distance measurement sensor 282. At the stopping position, the mounting surface 210 and the bottom surface of the mounting body 300 face each other. The determination of the stopping position will be described in detail later.
次に、装着制御部283aは、搭載体300を配置位置よりも上方へ推移させた状態で、搭載体300と一体的に走行体200が第1方向へ走行するように、走行装置270を制御する。次に、装着制御部283aは、上方へ推移していた搭載体300を、支持しつつ、第3方向に移動させるようにリフト部を制御する(図11を参照)。 Next, the mounting control unit 283a controls the running device 270 so that the running body 200 runs in the first direction together with the mounting body 300 while shifting the mounting body 300 upward from the placement position. Next, the mounting control unit 283a controls the lift unit to move the mounting body 300, which has shifted upward, in the third direction while supporting the mounting body 300 (see FIG. 11).
そして、装着制御部283aは、搭載体300を走行体200に固定するよう、固定部240a・固定部240bを制御する。より具体的には、消磁していた吸着部位241aを励磁状態に切り替えて、磁気に基づく吸着力を発生させる。 Then, the mounting control unit 283a controls the fixing unit 240a and the fixing unit 240b to fix the mounting body 300 to the running body 200. More specifically, the demagnetized adhesion portion 241a is switched to an excited state to generate an adhesion force based on magnetism.
脱離制御部283bは、搭載体300が装着されている走行体200から搭載体300を脱離させ、当該搭載体300を配置する制御を行う。より具体的には、搭載体300が装着されている走行体200から搭載体300を脱離させ、搭載面210よりも第2方向における上方の配置位置に配置する場合、脱離制御部283bは、搭載体300の走行体200への固定を解除するよう、固定部240a・固定部240bを制御する。より具体的には、励磁していた吸着部位241aを消磁状態に切り替えて、磁気に基づく吸着力を解消させる。 The detachment control unit 283b performs control to detach the mounting body 300 from the running body 200 to which it is attached, and to position the mounting body 300. More specifically, when the mounting body 300 is detached from the running body 200 to which it is attached and positioned at a position above the mounting surface 210 in the second direction, the detachment control unit 283b controls the fixing unit 240a and the fixing unit 240b to release the mounting body 300 from the running body 200. More specifically, the magnetized adhesion portion 241a is switched to a demagnetized state to eliminate the magnetic adhesion force.
次に、脱離制御部283bは、搭載面210に装着されている搭載体300を、支持しつつ、第2方向における配置位置よりも上方へ移動させるように、リフト部220を制御する。次に、脱離制御部283bは、搭載体300を配置位置よりも上方へ推移させた状態で、搭載体300と一体的に、走行体200が上述した停止位置まで走行するよう、走行装置270を制御する。 Next, the detachment control unit 283b controls the lift unit 220 to support the mounting body 300 attached to the mounting surface 210 and move it above its placement position in the second direction. Next, the detachment control unit 283b controls the running device 270 to run the running body 200 together with the mounting body 300 to the above-mentioned stopping position while the mounting body 300 is moved above its placement position.
そして、脱離制御部283bは、上方へ推移していた搭載体300を、支持しつつ、第3方向に移動させるようにリフト部220を制御する(図11を参照)。このリフト部220の制御は、走行体200が上述した停止位置にて停止している状態において、実行される。 Then, the detachment control unit 283b controls the lift unit 220 to support the mounting body 300, which has been moving upward, and move it in the third direction (see FIG. 11). This control of the lift unit 220 is executed when the running body 200 is stopped at the above-mentioned stopping position.
自動運転制御部283dは、走行体200を、決定された停止位置にて停止するよう自動運転にて走行させる。本実施形態では、自動運転制御部283dは、搭載体300の走行体200への装着に際し、外部端末からの指示に応じて、装着制御部283aの実行にあわせて実行される。また、自動運転制御部283dは、搭載体300の走行体200への脱離に際し、外部端末からの指示に応じて、脱離制御部283bの実行にあわせて実行される。 The automatic driving control unit 283d drives the running body 200 in automatic driving so as to stop at the determined stopping position. In this embodiment, the automatic driving control unit 283d is executed in conjunction with the execution of the attachment control unit 283a in response to instructions from an external terminal when the mounted body 300 is attached to the running body 200. The automatic driving control unit 283d is also executed in conjunction with the execution of the detachment control unit 283b in response to instructions from an external terminal when the mounted body 300 is detached from the running body 200.
<搭載体>
図13、図14、図15、図16、図17、図18、及び、図19に示すように、本実施形態の搭載体300は、走行体200への装着時に、バックホーとして機能するアタッチメント300である。搭載体300は、第1可動具310と、第2可動具320と、基部330と、を備えている。
<Payload>
As shown in Figures 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, and 19, the mounting body 300 of this embodiment is an attachment 300 that functions as a backhoe when attached to the traveling body 200. The mounting body 300 includes a first movable tool 310, a second movable tool 320, and a base 330.
また、搭載体300は、駆動部340を備えている。駆動部340は、駆動部340a、駆動部340b、駆動部340c、駆動部340d、及び、駆動部340eを含む。駆動部340a、駆動部340b、駆動部340c、駆動部340dは、第1可動具310を駆動するために用いられる。駆動部340eは、第2可動具320を駆動するために用いられる。 The mounting body 300 also includes a drive unit 340. The drive unit 340 includes drive units 340a, 340b, 340c, 340d, and 340e. Drive units 340a, 340b, 340c, and 340d are used to drive the first movable device 310. Drive unit 340e is used to drive the second movable device 320.
基部330は、車体260の搭載面210に対して、着脱可能となっている。基部330は、略直方体状の筐体で構成されており、基部330には、電源380、及び、各種電気機器(通信装置、制御装置等)が搭載されている。基部330の底面331(下端)は、走行体200の搭載面210と、略平行に対向するようになっている。 The base 330 is detachable from the mounting surface 210 of the vehicle body 260. The base 330 is configured as a roughly rectangular parallelepiped housing, and is equipped with a power source 380 and various electrical devices (communication devices, control devices, etc.). The bottom surface 331 (lower end) of the base 330 faces the mounting surface 210 of the running body 200 roughly parallel to it.
図15に示すように、基部330の底面331には、リフト部220、係合部230、固定部240a・固定部240bにおける嵌入部位232・嵌入部位242が設けられている。嵌入部位232・嵌入部位242は、走行体200の6個の支持部250に、それぞれ対応するよう配置されている。嵌入部位232・嵌入部位242の配置位置および構造についての詳細は、上述した通りである(図9、図10、及び、図11を参照)。 As shown in FIG. 15, the bottom surface 331 of the base 330 is provided with the insertion portions 232 and 242 in the lift portion 220, the engagement portion 230, and the fixed portion 240a and fixed portion 240b. The insertion portions 232 and 242 are arranged to correspond to the six support portions 250 of the running body 200, respectively. Details of the arrangement and structure of the insertion portions 232 and 242 are as described above (see FIG. 9, FIG. 10, and FIG. 11).
図14、及び、図15に示すように、基部330の左右側面には、張出部332が設けられている。張出部332は、平面視にて台形を呈しており、車体260の張出部261と上下方向で対向するよう、基部330の側面から車幅方向の外側に張り出している。当該台形の下底が基部330の側面と接続され、当該台形の上底が張り出し方向の端部に相当する。 As shown in Figures 14 and 15, the base 330 has protruding portions 332 on its left and right side surfaces. The protruding portions 332 are trapezoidal in plan view, and protrude outward in the vehicle width direction from the side surfaces of the base 330 so as to face the protruding portions 261 of the vehicle body 260 in the up-down direction. The lower base of the trapezoid is connected to the side surfaces of the base 330, and the upper base of the trapezoid corresponds to the end portions in the protruding direction.
<<第1可動具>>
図13に示すように、第1可動具310は、ブーム311、アーム312、及び、バケット313を備えている。これらが連節的に接続されて、第1可動具310は長尺状に構成されている。ブーム311は、トラス構造を有し、一端311a及び他端の略中間部位で屈曲している。ブーム311における一端311aは、基部330に対しブーム311が相対回転可能となるよう、基部330に支持されている。ブーム311の一端を支持する位置は、基部330における前方かつ車幅方向の略中央の部位である。
<<First movable tool>>
As shown in Fig. 13, the first movable part 310 includes a boom 311, an arm 312, and a bucket 313. These are articulated to form the first movable part 310 in a long shape. The boom 311 has a truss structure and is bent at an approximately intermediate portion between one end 311a and the other end. One end 311a of the boom 311 is supported by the base 330 so that the boom 311 can rotate relative to the base 330. The position where one end of the boom 311 is supported is a portion in front of the base 330 and approximately in the center in the vehicle width direction.
アーム312は、トラス構造を有し、一端から他端に亘り略直線的に伸びている。アーム312における一端は、ブーム311に対しアーム312が相対回転可能となるよう、ブーム311に支持されている。アーム312の一端を支持する位置は、ブーム311の他端である。 The arm 312 has a truss structure and extends in a substantially straight line from one end to the other end. One end of the arm 312 is supported by the boom 311 so that the arm 312 can rotate relative to the boom 311. The position where one end of the arm 312 is supported is the other end of the boom 311.
バケット313は、一端が支持されて、他端313aが回転半径の軌跡を描くように構成されている。当該他端313aには、刃先が設けられている。バケット313における一端は、アーム312に対しバケット313が相対回転可能となるよう、バケットリンクを介してアーム312に支持されている。バケット313の一端を支持する位置は、アーム312の他端である。 The bucket 313 is configured so that one end is supported and the other end 313a traces a trajectory of the turning radius. A cutting edge is provided on the other end 313a. One end of the bucket 313 is supported by the arm 312 via a bucket link so that the bucket 313 can rotate relative to the arm 312. The position where one end of the bucket 313 is supported is the other end of the arm 312.
駆動部340a、駆動部340b、駆動部340c、及び、駆動部340dは、それぞれ一端及び他端が規定されるシリンダであり、軸方向に伸縮可能となっている。駆動部340a、駆動部340b、駆動部340c、及び、駆動部340dには、アクチュエータ(例えば、ステッピングモータ等)が、それぞれ内蔵されており、その回転動力が軸方向の伸縮運動に変換される。アクチュエータが正回転/逆回転する場合に、駆動部340a、駆動部340b、駆動部340c、及び、駆動部340dは、伸長/短縮するようになっている。 Drive units 340a, 340b, 340c, and 340d are each cylinders with defined ends, and are capable of expanding and contracting in the axial direction. Drive units 340a, 340b, 340c, and 340d each have an actuator (e.g., a stepping motor, etc.) built in, and the rotational power of the actuator is converted into expansion and contraction motion in the axial direction. When the actuator rotates forward/reverse, drive units 340a, 340b, 340c, and 340d extend/retract.
駆動部340aの一端は、基部330におけるブーム311の支持位置(ブーム311の一端311a)より前側に、接続されている。駆動部340aの他端は、ブーム311における下側であって屈曲部位より若干前側に、接続されている。ブーム311は、駆動部340aの伸長/短縮に応じて、基部330に対して相対回転する。 One end of the drive unit 340a is connected to the base 330 forward of the support position of the boom 311 (one end 311a of the boom 311). The other end of the drive unit 340a is connected to the underside of the boom 311, slightly forward of the bent portion. The boom 311 rotates relative to the base 330 in response to the extension/contraction of the drive unit 340a.
駆動部340bの一端は、ブーム311における上側であって駆動部340aの接続位置より若干後側に、接続されている。駆動部340bの他端は、アーム312における支持位置より若干上側に、接続されている。アーム312は、駆動部340bの伸長/短縮に応じて、ブーム311に対して相対回転する。 One end of the drive unit 340b is connected to the upper side of the boom 311, slightly behind the connection position of the drive unit 340a. The other end of the drive unit 340b is connected to the arm 312, slightly above the support position. The arm 312 rotates relative to the boom 311 in response to the extension/retraction of the drive unit 340b.
駆動部340cの一端は、アーム312における支持位置より若干上側に、接続されている。駆動部340cの他端は、アーム312の他端側にて、バケット313の一端側に設けられたバケットリンクに接続されている。バケット313は、駆動部340cの伸長/短縮に応じて、アーム312に対して相対回転する。 One end of the drive unit 340c is connected slightly above the support position on the arm 312. The other end of the drive unit 340c is connected to a bucket link provided on one end of the bucket 313 at the other end of the arm 312. The bucket 313 rotates relative to the arm 312 in response to the extension/contraction of the drive unit 340c.
このように、第1可動具310を構成するブーム311、アーム312、及び、バケット313は、駆動部340a、駆動部340b、及び、駆動部340cの駆動により、上述のようにそれぞれ相対回転する。バケット313の他端313aは、ブーム311、アーム312、及び、バケット313のそれぞれの相対回転に応じて、基部330から第1方向に向かって伸長し、刃先として作業可能となっている。 In this way, the boom 311, arm 312, and bucket 313 constituting the first movable tool 310 rotate relative to each other as described above by the driving of the driving units 340a, 340b, and 340c. The other end 313a of the bucket 313 extends from the base 330 in the first direction in response to the relative rotation of the boom 311, arm 312, and bucket 313, and can be used as a cutting edge.
図13、及び、図14に示すように、駆動部340d(第1駆動部に相当)の一端は、基部330におけるブーム311の支持位置(ブーム311の一端311a)より後側であって、車長方向の後半の部位に、接続されている。駆動部340dの他端は、ブーム311における一端311aの近傍に、接続されている。ブーム311は、駆動部340dの伸長/短縮に応じて、基部330に対して相対回転する。 As shown in Figures 13 and 14, one end of drive unit 340d (corresponding to the first drive unit) is connected to a rear portion of the base 330 in the vehicle length direction, rearward of the support position of boom 311 (one end 311a of boom 311). The other end of drive unit 340d is connected near one end 311a of boom 311. Boom 311 rotates relative to base 330 in response to the extension/retraction of drive unit 340d.
図18に示すように、第1可動具310は、後述する保管庫500等にて収容される場合には、一端311aを支点として、第1可動具310が基部330に近づくように相対回転するようになっている。本実施形態では、駆動部340dにて、第1方向に伸びていた第1可動具310を、第1方向と反対側に引張ることで、基部330に近づける。 As shown in FIG. 18, when the first movable part 310 is stored in a storage cabinet 500 (described later) or the like, it rotates relative to the base part 330, with one end 311a as a fulcrum. In this embodiment, the first movable part 310, which is extended in the first direction, is pulled in the opposite direction to the first direction by the driving part 340d, thereby bringing it closer to the base part 330.
より具体的には、駆動部340a、駆動部340b、及び、駆動部340cも駆動させ、第1可動具310のアーム312、及び、バケット313を折り込みつつ、駆動部340dの駆動により、一端311aを支点として、ブーム311を紙面上の時計回りに傾倒させる。これにより、第1可動具310が基部330に近づいた状態で、姿勢が保持される。従って、移動体100全体として、収容に適した形状となる。 More specifically, drive units 340a, 340b, and 340c are also driven to fold in the arm 312 and bucket 313 of the first movable device 310, while drive unit 340d is driven to tilt the boom 311 clockwise on the page, with one end 311a as the fulcrum. This maintains the position of the first movable device 310 close to the base 330. Therefore, the moving body 100 as a whole takes on a shape suitable for storage.
<<第2可動具>>
図13に示すように、第2可動具320は、本実施形態では、ドーザとして板状に構成されている。以下、第2可動具320をドーザ321として説明する。ドーザ321は、搭載体300が走行体200に装着された場合、走行体200よりも前側に配置されるようになっている(例えば、図1、図2、及び、図19を参照)。
<<Second movable tool>>
13, in this embodiment, the second movable part 320 is configured in a plate shape as a dozer. Hereinafter, the second movable part 320 will be described as a dozer 321. When the mounting body 300 is attached to the running body 200, the dozer 321 is arranged to be disposed forward of the running body 200 (see, for example, FIGS. 1, 2, and 19).
図15、図16、及び、図17に示すように、ドーザ321は、ドーザアーム322を介して、基部330よりも下側に配置されている。ドーザ321は、正面視にて略長方形を呈しており、第1方向に向かう面にて作業可能となっている。当該面の反対側は、車体260の前端に対向するようになっており、2本のドーザアーム322の一端が、それぞれ接続されている。 As shown in Figures 15, 16, and 17, the dozer 321 is disposed below the base 330 via the dozer arms 322. The dozer 321 has a roughly rectangular shape when viewed from the front, and is capable of working on the surface facing the first direction. The opposite side of this surface faces the front end of the vehicle body 260, and one end of each of the two dozer arms 322 is connected to it.
図13に示すように、ドーザアーム322は、ドーザ321における接続部位から上方向に伸びており、基部330に対し相対回転可能となるよう、基部330に支持されている。ドーザアーム322の他端は、基部330における支持部位よりも上側に位置している。 As shown in FIG. 13, the dozer arm 322 extends upward from a connection point on the dozer 321 and is supported by the base 330 so as to be rotatable relative to the base 330. The other end of the dozer arm 322 is located above the support point on the base 330.
駆動部340e(第2駆動部に相当)は、一端及び他端が規定されるシリンダであり、軸方向に伸縮可能となっている。駆動部340eには、アクチュエータ(例えば、ステッピングモータ等)が内蔵されており、その回転動力が軸方向の伸縮運動に変換される。アクチュエータが正回転/逆回転する場合に、駆動部340eは、伸長/短縮するようになっている。 The driving unit 340e (corresponding to the second driving unit) is a cylinder with one end and the other end defined, and is capable of expanding and contracting in the axial direction. An actuator (e.g., a stepping motor, etc.) is built into the driving unit 340e, and the rotational power of the actuator is converted into expansion and contraction motion in the axial direction. When the actuator rotates forward and backward, the driving unit 340e extends and contracts.
図14、及び、図15に示すように、駆動部340eは、2本備えられ、各ドーザアーム322にそれぞれ対応している。2本の駆動部340e及びドーザアーム322は、第1可動具310を間に挟むよう配置されている。駆動部340eの一端は、基部330におけるドーザアーム322の支持位置より上側であって、ドーザアーム322の他端に、接続されている。駆動部340eの他端は、ブーム311の一端311aより後側であって、車長方向の後半の部位に、接続されている。 As shown in Figures 14 and 15, two drive units 340e are provided, one corresponding to each dozer arm 322. The two drive units 340e and the dozer arms 322 are arranged to sandwich the first movable member 310 between them. One end of the drive unit 340e is located above the support position of the dozer arm 322 on the base 330 and is connected to the other end of the dozer arm 322. The other end of the drive unit 340e is located rearward of one end 311a of the boom 311 and is connected to a rear half in the vehicle length direction.
このように、駆動部340eは、第2可動具320よりも第2方向における上側に設けられ、自身が駆動することで、第2可動具320を相対移動させる。即ち、ドーザ321は、駆動部340eの伸長/短縮に応じて、ドーザアーム322を介して基部330に対して相対移動する。これにより、ドーザ321の第1方向に向かう面にて、作業するようになっている。 In this way, the driving unit 340e is provided above the second movable device 320 in the second direction, and moves the second movable device 320 relative to itself by driving the driving unit 340e. That is, the dozer 321 moves relative to the base 330 via the dozer arm 322 in response to the extension/contraction of the driving unit 340e. This allows work to be performed on the surface of the dozer 321 facing the first direction.
図19に示すように、第2可動具320は、搭載体300が走行体200に装着されている状態において、第1可動具310による作業が実行されるときに、走行体200の接地面(即ち、走行面G)へ接地可能に構成されている。より具体的には、略長方形状のドーザ321の下端は、接地面と対向している。第1可動具310の作業に際し、重心が変動して移動体100が傾く場合、ドーザ321の下端が接地する。即ち、第2可動具320は、ドーザ321として作業する機能に加え、アウトリガーとしての機能も有する。 As shown in FIG. 19, the second movable device 320 is configured to be able to come into contact with the ground surface (i.e., running surface G) of the running device 200 when work is performed by the first movable device 310 with the mounting body 300 attached to the running device 200. More specifically, the lower end of the approximately rectangular dozer 321 faces the ground surface. When the first movable device 310 is working, if the center of gravity fluctuates and the mobile body 100 tilts, the lower end of the dozer 321 comes into contact with the ground. That is, the second movable device 320 has the function of working as a dozer 321, as well as the function of an outrigger.
<<電気機器>>
図12に示すように、搭載体300は、電気機器として、電源380、通信装置381、及び、制御装置382を備えている。電源380は、それぞれに給電可能なように、通信装置381、制御装置382、及び、駆動部340a、駆動部340b、駆動部340c、駆動部340d、駆動部340eの各アクチュエータと、電気的に接続されている。なお、電源380は、所定の電気機器(例えば、固定式または移動式のチャージャー等)を介して、ケーブル接続給電、非接触式給電等で充電可能となっていてもよい。電源380の充電の形式、タイミング、場所等は任意であり、例えば、後述のように、搭載体300が保管庫500に保管されているときに、接触式又は非接触式の給電にて、電源380が充電されるようになっていてもよい。他方、保管庫500の外部にて、電源380が充電されるようになっていてもよい。
<<Electrical Equipment>>
As shown in FIG. 12, the mounted body 300 includes a power source 380, a communication device 381, and a control device 382 as electrical devices. The power source 380 is electrically connected to the communication device 381, the control device 382, and the actuators of the drive unit 340a, the drive unit 340b, the drive unit 340c, the drive unit 340d, and the drive unit 340e so as to be able to supply power to each of them. The power source 380 may be charged by cable connection power supply, non-contact power supply, or the like via a predetermined electrical device (e.g., a fixed or mobile charger, etc.). The form, timing, location, etc. of charging the power source 380 are arbitrary. For example, as described later, when the mounted body 300 is stored in the storage facility 500, the power source 380 may be charged by contact or non-contact power supply. On the other hand, the power source 380 may be charged outside the storage facility 500.
電源380と、給電対象との間には、モータに関連する機器(コンバータなど)、スイッチ等が介装されていてもよい。電源380による給電が制御装置382により制御されて、駆動部340a、駆動部340b、駆動部340c、駆動部340d、及び、駆動部340eが、制御されるようになっている。図14、及び、図17に示すように、電源380、通信装置381、制御装置382、モータに関連する機器等は、基部330の車長方向における後方や、張出部332に、電子ユニットとして一体的に配置されてもよい。 A device related to the motor (such as a converter), a switch, etc. may be interposed between the power source 380 and the object to be powered. The power supply from the power source 380 is controlled by a control device 382, which controls the drive units 340a, 340b, 340c, 340d, and 340e. As shown in Figures 14 and 17, the power source 380, communication device 381, control device 382, and the devices related to the motor may be integrally arranged as an electronic unit behind the base 330 in the vehicle length direction or on the protruding portion 332.
通信装置381は、CAN等の通信ネットワークN2を介して、制御装置382と接続されている。また、通信ネットワークN2には、電源380のバッテリセンサ(図示せず)が接続されていてもよい。通信装置381は、上述した外部端末とも接続されており、情報通信が可能となっている。通信装置381は、外部端末からの受信情報を通信ネットワークN2に送出する一方、通信ネットワークN2から外部端末へ情報送信する。通信装置381及び外部端末の情報通信は、例えば、上述した規格による無線通信であってもよい。なお、無線通信の形式としては、上記に限定されず、例えば、赤外線通信、Bluetooth(登録商標)、セルラー型/非セルラー型LPWA等が、用いられてもよい。また、無線通信に代えて、有線接続による情報通信が、実行されるようにしてもよい。 The communication device 381 is connected to the control device 382 via a communication network N2 such as a CAN. A battery sensor (not shown) of the power source 380 may also be connected to the communication network N2. The communication device 381 is also connected to the external terminal described above, enabling information communication. The communication device 381 transmits information received from the external terminal to the communication network N2, while transmitting information from the communication network N2 to the external terminal. Information communication between the communication device 381 and the external terminal may be, for example, wireless communication according to the above-mentioned standard. Note that the form of wireless communication is not limited to the above, and for example, infrared communication, Bluetooth (registered trademark), cellular/non-cellular LPWA, etc. may be used. Also, information communication by wired connection may be performed instead of wireless communication.
図12に示すように、制御装置382は、駆動部340a、駆動部340b、駆動部340c、駆動部340d、及び、駆動部340eの各制御等を実行する装置である。制御装置382は、電気・電子回路、CPU等に格納されたプログラム等から構成されている。制御装置382には、通信ネットワークN2を介して、通信装置381にて受信された指示信号等が、送出されるようになっている。 As shown in FIG. 12, control device 382 is a device that executes the control of each of drive units 340a, 340b, 340c, 340d, and 340e. Control device 382 is composed of electric and electronic circuits, programs stored in a CPU, etc. Instruction signals and the like received by communication device 381 are sent to control device 382 via communication network N2.
<保管システム>
図12、及び、図20に示すように、本発明の第1実施形態に係る移動体100の保管システム400は、保管庫500と、停止位置決定部283cと、自動運転制御部283dと、装着制御部283aと、脱離制御部283bと、を備えている。本実施形態では、停止位置決定部283c、自動運転制御部283d、装着制御部283a、及び、脱離制御部283bは、移動体100の走行体200に、備えらえている。これに代えて、走行体200とは異なる部位(例えば、搭載体300、その他の端末等)に、備えられていてもよい。
<Storage system>
12 and 20, the storage system 400 for the moving body 100 according to the first embodiment of the present invention includes a storage 500, a stop position determination unit 283c, an automatic driving control unit 283d, an attachment control unit 283a, and a detachment control unit 283b. In this embodiment, the stop position determination unit 283c, the automatic driving control unit 283d, the attachment control unit 283a, and the detachment control unit 283b are provided in the running body 200 of the moving body 100. Alternatively, they may be provided in a portion different from the running body 200 (for example, the mounting body 300, another terminal, etc.).
保管システム400は、停止位置決定部283cにより、保管庫500の内部における、移動体100又は走行体200の停止位置が決定されるようになっている。保管システム400は、自動運転制御部283dにより、保管庫500の外部に位置する移動体100又は走行体200を自動運転で走行させて、停止位置にて停止させるようになっている。 The storage system 400 is configured so that the stopping position of the mobile body 100 or the running body 200 inside the storage facility 500 is determined by the stopping position determination unit 283c. The storage system 400 is configured so that the mobile body 100 or the running body 200 located outside the storage facility 500 is automatically driven by the automatic driving control unit 283d, and stopped at the stopping position.
保管システム400は、脱離制御部283bにより、保管庫500の停止位置にて、搭載体300を装着している移動体100から搭載体300を脱離させ、当該搭載体300を保管庫500の配置部560に配置して保管するようになっている。保管システム400は、装着制御部283aにより、保管庫500の停止位置にて、配置部560に配置されている搭載体300を、走行体200に装着するようになっている。 The storage system 400 is configured to detach the mounted body 300 from the moving body 100 to which it is attached at the stopping position of the storage facility 500 by the detachment control unit 283b, and place the mounted body 300 in the placement unit 560 of the storage facility 500 for storage. The storage system 400 is configured to attach the mounted body 300 placed in the placement unit 560 to the traveling body 200 at the stopping position of the storage facility 500 by the attachment control unit 283a.
なお、保管庫500では、搭載体300及び走行体200の両方(即ち、移動体100)を同時に保管してもよいし、走行体200のみ、又は、搭載体300のみを、保管するようにしてもよい(例えば、図22、図23、及び、図25を参照)。 In addition, the storage facility 500 may store both the mounted body 300 and the running body 200 (i.e., the moving body 100) at the same time, or may store only the running body 200 or only the mounted body 300 (see, for example, Figures 22, 23, and 25).
<<保管庫の構成>>
図20、及び、図21に示すように、保管庫500は、移動体100の全体を収容可能な筐体となっている。保管庫500は、長方形状の底面部510を有しており、底面部510の長手方向・短手方向が、車体260の車長方向・車幅方向に対応するようになっている。底面部510の長手方向における寸法は、車体260の車長寸法よりも大きい。底面部510の短手方向における寸法は、車体260の車幅寸法よりも大きい。
<<Storage Configuration>>
20 and 21 , the storage 500 is a housing capable of housing the entire moving body 100. The storage 500 has a rectangular bottom surface portion 510, and the longitudinal and lateral directions of the bottom surface portion 510 correspond to the vehicle length and width directions of the vehicle body 260. The longitudinal dimension of the bottom surface portion 510 is greater than the vehicle length dimension of the vehicle body 260. The lateral dimension of the bottom surface portion 510 is greater than the vehicle width dimension of the vehicle body 260.
底面部510の各長辺においては、側面部520が上方へ向けてそれぞれ立設されている。底面部510の前側一方の短辺においては、前面部530が上方へ向けて立設されている。最上部には、底面部510に上下方向にて対向するように、ルーフ部540が設けられている。 A side portion 520 is erected upward on each long side of the bottom portion 510. A front portion 530 is erected upward on one short side at the front of the bottom portion 510. A roof portion 540 is provided at the top so as to face the bottom portion 510 in the vertical direction.
底面部510の後側他方の短辺側には、移動体100又は走行体200が出入可能に、出入口が構成されている。当該短辺には、ヒンジを介してスロープ部550が接続されている。保管庫500を接地させた場合、底面部510は、当該接地面から若干上方に推移する。スロープ部550は、保管庫500の出入口から外部に向かって、下り傾斜を形成している。 An entrance/exit is formed on the other short side of the rear of the bottom surface portion 510 so that the mobile body 100 or running body 200 can enter and exit. A slope portion 550 is connected to this short side via a hinge. When the storage unit 500 is placed on the ground, the bottom surface portion 510 transitions slightly upward from the contact surface. The slope portion 550 forms a downward incline from the entrance/exit of the storage unit 500 toward the outside.
移動体100又は走行体200が保管庫500から出入りする際、スロープ部550を走行する。即ち、スロープ部550は、保管庫500の出入口から外部へ、又は、保管庫500の外部から出入口へ、案内可能となっている。他方、スロープ部550は、跳ね上げ可能に構成されている。スロープ部550の端部が、ルーフ部540に向けて跳ね上げられたとき、出入口としての上記開口が、閉塞されるようになっている。 When the mobile body 100 or the running body 200 enters or exits the storage facility 500, it travels along the slope section 550. That is, the slope section 550 is capable of guiding the mobile body 100 or the running body 200 from the entrance/exit of the storage facility 500 to the outside, or from the outside of the storage facility 500 to the entrance/exit. On the other hand, the slope section 550 is configured to be able to be flipped up. When the end of the slope section 550 is flipped up towards the roof section 540, the opening serving as the entrance/exit is closed.
保管庫500は、配置部560を備えている。配置部560は、搭載体300を配置するために用いられる。配置部560は、正面視にて逆L字状の板部材で構成されている。2つの配置部560は、底面部510の長辺に沿う方向に伸びるよう、保管庫500の内側にそれぞれ配置されている。 The storage unit 500 includes a placement section 560. The placement section 560 is used to place the mounting body 300. The placement section 560 is composed of a plate member that is inverted L-shaped when viewed from the front. The two placement sections 560 are each positioned inside the storage unit 500 so as to extend in a direction along the long side of the bottom surface section 510.
より具体的には、各配置部560における逆L字を構成する2面のうちの一面が、各側面部520と接続されている。当該2面のうちの他面は、各側面部520から内部中央に向かって、それぞれ突出している。当該2面のうちの他面は、底面部510と略平行をなしており、その上部にて、搭載体300を配置可能となっている。なお、保管庫500の構成は、上述したものに限られず、搭載体300を内部にて配置可能なものであれば、何れでもよい。例えば、保管庫500は、配置部560と、配置部560を支持する部材のみとで、簡易に構成されてもよい。また、保管庫500は、例えば、内部を視認可能なよう、骨組み構造を有していてもよいし、外部からの風雨を遮蔽したり、防犯の目的等で、壁面構造を有しいていてもよい。また、前面部530は、保管庫500から取り外し可能となっていてもよく、前面部530を取り外した場合、保管庫500から移動体100(走行体200)が、前方へ走出可能となる。また、保管庫500の内部での搭載体300の配置位置(配置部560の設置位置)は、底面部510よりも上方であると好適であるが、任意である。搭載体300が、例えば、保管庫500内において、走行体200の位置に対し、前側(第1方向側)、横側(第4方向側)、及び、上側(第2方向側)の何れかに配置されるよう、保管庫500が構成されてもよい。 More specifically, one of the two faces constituting the inverted L shape in each placement section 560 is connected to each side section 520. The other of the two faces protrudes from each side section 520 toward the center of the interior. The other of the two faces is approximately parallel to the bottom section 510, and the mounting body 300 can be placed on its upper part. The configuration of the storage cabinet 500 is not limited to the above, and any configuration that allows the mounting body 300 to be placed inside may be used. For example, the storage cabinet 500 may be simply configured with only the placement section 560 and a member that supports the placement section 560. The storage cabinet 500 may also have a framework structure so that the inside can be seen, for example, or may have a wall structure to block wind and rain from the outside or for the purpose of crime prevention. In addition, the front part 530 may be removable from the storage 500, and when the front part 530 is removed, the moving body 100 (the running body 200) can run forward from the storage 500. In addition, the position of the mounting body 300 (the installation position of the placement part 560) inside the storage 500 is preferably above the bottom part 510, but is optional. The storage 500 may be configured so that the mounting body 300 is, for example, located in front (first direction side), to the side (fourth direction side), or above (second direction side) of the running body 200 inside the storage 500.
図22に示すように、例えば、移動体100が保管庫500に収容される場合、保管庫500の内部空間において、移動体100は、所定の向きで配置される。保管庫500の内部では、走行体200の両側における各走行装置270は、底面部510に接地しつつ、保管庫500の各側面部520の内側に、それぞれ対向する。走行体200の底面は、底面部510と対向しつつ、搭載体300の上方は、ルーフ部540に覆われるようになっている。 As shown in FIG. 22, for example, when the mobile body 100 is stored in the storage facility 500, the mobile body 100 is arranged in a predetermined orientation in the internal space of the storage facility 500. Inside the storage facility 500, each running device 270 on both sides of the running body 200 is in contact with the bottom surface portion 510 and faces the inside of each side surface portion 520 of the storage facility 500. The bottom surface of the running body 200 faces the bottom surface portion 510, and the upper part of the mounting body 300 is covered by the roof portion 540.
図23に示すように、例えば、走行体200が保管庫500に収容される場合、移動体100が収容される場合における走行体200の配置態様と同様に、走行体200が配置される(図22を参照)。走行体200は、配置部560(の上記他面)の下方に配置されるようになっている。即ち、保管庫500の内部空間を、配置部560にて上側・下側に区画した場合、走行体200の配置位置は、当該内部空間の下側となる。 As shown in FIG. 23, for example, when the running body 200 is stored in the storage facility 500, the running body 200 is arranged in the same manner as when the moving body 100 is stored (see FIG. 22). The running body 200 is arranged below the arrangement section 560 (the other surface mentioned above). In other words, when the internal space of the storage facility 500 is divided into an upper side and a lower side by the arrangement section 560, the arrangement position of the running body 200 is the lower side of the internal space.
図24に示すように、第1方向が前方となるよう、走行体200が保管庫500内部に収容されたものとする。この場合、底面部510の長手方向に、車長方向が沿うように、走行体200が配置される。走行体200の車体260の前端は、保管庫500の前面部530の内側に対向する。 As shown in FIG. 24, the running body 200 is stored inside the storage shed 500 so that the first direction is forward. In this case, the running body 200 is arranged so that the vehicle length direction is along the longitudinal direction of the bottom surface portion 510. The front end of the vehicle body 260 of the running body 200 faces the inside of the front surface portion 530 of the storage shed 500.
配置部560は、走行体200に対して第1方向、及び、第4方向に離間して位置する。より具体的には、配置部560の部位は、走行体200の車体260における前端よりも前側に、存在していてもよい。更に、配置部560の部位は、走行体200の車体260における車幅方向の外側に、存在していてもよい。なお、本実施形態では、配置部560は、走行体200よりも第2方向における上側に位置しているが、この配置関係は限定されない。 The placement section 560 is positioned away from the running body 200 in the first direction and the fourth direction. More specifically, the portion of the placement section 560 may be located forward of the front end of the body 260 of the running body 200. Furthermore, the portion of the placement section 560 may be located on the outer side of the body 260 of the running body 200 in the vehicle width direction. Note that in this embodiment, the placement section 560 is located above the running body 200 in the second direction, but this placement relationship is not limited.
また、平面視において、車幅方向両側における2つの配置部560の間に、車体260の4つのリフト部220が、位置するようになっている。即ち、4つのリフト部220の上側は、配置部560に覆われないようになっている。 In addition, in a plan view, the four lift sections 220 of the vehicle body 260 are positioned between the two arrangement sections 560 on both sides in the vehicle width direction. In other words, the upper sides of the four lift sections 220 are not covered by the arrangement sections 560.
図25に示すように、例えば、搭載体300が保管庫500に収容される場合、移動体100が収容される場合における搭載体300の配置態様と同様に、搭載体300が配置される(図22を参照)。搭載体300は、配置部560(の上記他面)の上方に配置されるようになっている。即ち、保管庫500の内部空間を、配置部560にて上側・下側に区画した場合、搭載体300の配置位置は、当該内部空間の上側となる。保管庫500の構成や、保管庫500を設置する環境によっては、底面部510に、水分、泥、埃などが、堆積する場合がある。また、走行体200のタイヤ等の付着物により、この事象が促進される可能性が高い。上述のように、搭載体300を、保管庫500の内部空間における上側に配置することで、搭載体300を底面部510から離間させることができ、保管時に搭載体300が濡れたり、汚れたりすることを抑制できる。 25, for example, when the mounting body 300 is stored in the storage 500, the mounting body 300 is arranged in the same manner as when the moving body 100 is stored (see FIG. 22). The mounting body 300 is arranged above the arrangement section 560 (the other surface thereof). That is, when the internal space of the storage 500 is divided into upper and lower parts by the arrangement section 560, the mounting body 300 is arranged at the upper side of the internal space. Depending on the configuration of the storage 500 and the environment in which the storage 500 is installed, moisture, mud, dust, etc. may accumulate on the bottom surface 510. In addition, this phenomenon is likely to be accelerated by adhesions such as tires of the traveling body 200. As described above, by arranging the mounting body 300 on the upper side of the internal space of the storage 500, the mounting body 300 can be separated from the bottom surface 510, and the mounting body 300 can be prevented from getting wet or dirty during storage.
図26に示すように、第1方向が前方となるよう、搭載体300が保管庫500内部に収容されたものとする。この場合、底面部510の長手方向に、基部330の長手方向が沿うように、搭載体300が配置される。搭載体300の第1可動具310及び第2可動具320は、保管庫500の前面部530の内側に対向する。 As shown in FIG. 26, the mounting body 300 is housed inside the storage cabinet 500 so that the first direction is forward. In this case, the mounting body 300 is positioned so that the longitudinal direction of the base 330 is aligned with the longitudinal direction of the bottom surface 510. The first movable part 310 and the second movable part 320 of the mounting body 300 face the inside of the front surface 530 of the storage cabinet 500.
配置部560は、脱離した搭載体300を配置可能なように構成されている。より具体的には、配置部560の部位は、第2方向に向かって搭載体300を支持することで、搭載体300が配置されるようになっていてもよい。また、配置部560の部位は、配置される搭載体300の底面331を支持可能な平面形状であって、搭載体300の底面331に対向し、且つ、第1方向に伸びる形状を呈していてもよい。なお、配置部560における搭載体300を配置する位置を、配置位置と称呼することもある。 The placement section 560 is configured to be able to place the detached mounting body 300. More specifically, a portion of the placement section 560 may be configured to support the mounting body 300 in the second direction, thereby placing the mounting body 300. The portion of the placement section 560 may have a planar shape capable of supporting the bottom surface 331 of the mounting body 300 to be placed, face the bottom surface 331 of the mounting body 300, and have a shape that extends in the first direction. The position in the placement section 560 where the mounting body 300 is placed may also be referred to as the placement position.
図21、及び、図24に示すように、保管庫500は、被検知部531を備えている。被検知部531は、保管庫500での走行体200の停止位置を決定するために用いられる。本実施形態においては、被検知部531は、前面部530の内側に設けられている。被検知部531は、停止位置との位置関係が規定された部位に、対応している。被検知部531は、車体260の前端の測距センサ282にて、検知可能に構成されている。なお、本実施形態においては、被検知部531は、前面部530の内側の保管庫500の構成部材であるが、これに限定されず、例えば、保管庫500の構成部材であって、側面内側、底面内側、上面内側等に位置するものであってもよい。また、被検知部531は、保管庫500の構成部材に代えて、保管庫500内側に付される識別コードであってもよい。識別コードとしては、測距センサ282により識別・検知が容易であるものが好ましく、例えば、バーコード、QRコード(登録商標)などであってもよい。この場合、識別コードに、各種情報を格納させ、センサにより読取可能としてもよい。また、被検知部531の位置に対応して、測距センサ282のマウント位置も調整されると、好適である。 21 and 24, the storage facility 500 includes a detectable portion 531. The detectable portion 531 is used to determine the stopping position of the running body 200 in the storage facility 500. In this embodiment, the detectable portion 531 is provided on the inside of the front portion 530. The detectable portion 531 corresponds to a portion whose positional relationship with the stopping position is specified. The detectable portion 531 is configured to be detectable by the distance measuring sensor 282 at the front end of the vehicle body 260. In this embodiment, the detectable portion 531 is a component of the storage facility 500 on the inside of the front portion 530, but is not limited to this, and may be, for example, a component of the storage facility 500 that is located on the inside of the side, inside of the bottom, inside of the top, etc. In addition, the detectable portion 531 may be an identification code attached to the inside of the storage facility 500 instead of a component of the storage facility 500. The identification code is preferably one that is easy to identify and detect by the distance measurement sensor 282, and may be, for example, a barcode or a QR code (registered trademark). In this case, various information may be stored in the identification code so that it can be read by the sensor. It is also preferable to adjust the mounting position of the distance measurement sensor 282 according to the position of the detected part 531.
<<停止位置の決定>>
図27に示すように、本実施形態では、被検知部531及び停止位置の位置関係が、予め規定される。例えば、底面部510からの、保管庫500の前面部530における被検知部531の高さと、車体260前端の測距センサ282の高さとが、それぞれ同一であるものとする。
<<Determining the stopping position>>
27, in this embodiment, the positional relationship between the detected part 531 and the stop position is predefined. For example, the height of the detected part 531 on the front part 530 of the storage 500 from the bottom part 510 and the height of the distance measuring sensor 282 at the front end of the vehicle body 260 are the same.
この場合に、実線で示すように、保管庫500内にて走行体200が停止して位置しており、この停止位置において、被検知部531から測距センサ282までの水平距離が、基準距離DSであるものとする。当該停止位置にて、搭載体300を、走行体200の搭載面210から脱離させて、上述した配置部560に配置させたものとする。 In this case, as shown by the solid line, the running body 200 is stopped and positioned within the storage facility 500, and at this stopped position, the horizontal distance from the detected part 531 to the distance sensor 282 is the reference distance DS. At this stopped position, the mounting body 300 is detached from the mounting surface 210 of the running body 200 and placed in the placement part 560 described above.
この際に、測距センサ282にて、被検知部531からの水平距離を検出し、基準距離DSとして予めメモリ等に記憶しておき、当該基準距離DSに対応する停止位置を決定する。次回に搭載体300を装着させるときには、決定された停止位置を目標にして、走行体200を走行させ停止させる制御を実行すればよい。これにより、適切な搭載体300の装着が可能となる。 At this time, the distance sensor 282 detects the horizontal distance from the detected part 531 and stores it in advance in a memory or the like as a reference distance DS, and a stop position corresponding to the reference distance DS is determined. The next time the mounted body 300 is attached, control is executed to run and stop the running body 200 with the determined stop position as a target. This makes it possible to attach the mounted body 300 appropriately.
係る知見により、本実施形態では、停止位置決定部283cにより、被検知部531の検知結果に基づいて、停止位置が決定される。より具体的には、保管庫500内で走行体200が停止中であり、搭載面210の脱離が実行された際に、停止位置決定部283cは、被検知部531から測距センサ282までの水平距離を検出し、基準距離DSとして決定して記憶する。即ち、本実施形態では、基準距離DSを決定することが、停止位置を決定することに対応している。なお、これに代えて、座標、ベクトルの演算により、停止位置を直接決定してもよい。 With this knowledge, in this embodiment, the stop position is determined by the stop position determination unit 283c based on the detection result of the detected part 531. More specifically, when the running body 200 is stopped in the storage facility 500 and the mounting surface 210 is detached, the stop position determination unit 283c detects the horizontal distance from the detected part 531 to the distance measurement sensor 282, and determines and stores this as the reference distance DS. That is, in this embodiment, determining the reference distance DS corresponds to determining the stop position. Alternatively, the stop position may be determined directly by calculating coordinates and vectors.
基準距離DSが決定された後(即ち、停止位置が決定された後)、搭載体300のみ配置部560に配置された状態で、走行体200は、保管庫500から外部向けて走出したものとする。そして、搭載体300の再装着のために、走行体200が保管庫500内に、帰還してきたものとする。 After the reference distance DS is determined (i.e., after the stopping position is determined), the running body 200 is assumed to have left the storage facility 500 and run toward the outside, with only the mounted body 300 placed in the placement section 560. Then, the running body 200 is assumed to have returned to the storage facility 500 in order to reattach the mounted body 300.
この場合に、破線で示すように、被検知部531から測距センサ282までの水平距離Dが、測距センサ282にて検出されていく。検出される水平距離Dと、記憶されている基準距離DSとが、逐次比較されていく。比較結果に基づいて、走行体200が走行又は停止するようになっている。 In this case, as shown by the dashed line, the horizontal distance D from the detected part 531 to the distance measuring sensor 282 is detected by the distance measuring sensor 282. The detected horizontal distance D is successively compared with the stored reference distance DS. Based on the comparison result, the running object 200 starts running or stops.
本実施形態では、水平距離D>基準距離DSと判定された場合には、第1方向に前進するよう自動運転制御される。水平距離Dが減少して基準距離DSに近づいていき、水平距離D=基準距離DSと判定されたとき、その場で停止するよう自動運転制御される。このようにして、停止位置決定部283cにより停止位置が決定され、決定された停止位置に走行体200を停止させることができるようになっている。 In this embodiment, if it is determined that the horizontal distance D is greater than the reference distance DS, the vehicle is automatically controlled to move forward in the first direction. When the horizontal distance D decreases and approaches the reference distance DS, and it is determined that the horizontal distance D is equal to the reference distance DS, the vehicle is automatically controlled to stop on the spot. In this way, the stop position is determined by the stop position determination unit 283c, and the vehicle 200 can be stopped at the determined stop position.
<<搭載体の脱離作動>>
図28~図34、及び、図42のフローチャートを参照しつつ、搭載体300が装着されている走行体200から搭載体300を脱離させ、脱離させた搭載体300を、保管庫500の内部における配置部560に配置するための、一連の作動について時系列的に説明する。
<<Detachment of the payload>>
28 to 34 and the flowchart of FIG. 42, a series of operations for detaching the carrier 300 from the running body 200 to which it is attached and placing the detached carrier 300 in the placement section 560 inside the storage facility 500 will be described in chronological order.
図28に示すように、保管庫500の内部には、搭載体300及び走行体200の何れも保管されておらず、移動体100が、保管庫500外部にて走行又は作業しているものとする。搭載体300を脱離させる場合、先ず、外部端末を介して操作していた操作者により、走行体200(移動体100)をスロープ部550に向けて走行させる(図42のステップS1)。 As shown in FIG. 28, neither the mounted body 300 nor the running body 200 is stored inside the storage facility 500, and the mobile body 100 is running or working outside the storage facility 500. When the mounted body 300 is to be detached, first, the operator who has been operating it via an external terminal makes the running body 200 (mobile body 100) run toward the slope section 550 (step S1 in FIG. 42).
次いで図29に示すように、走行装置270がスロープ部にさしかかった際に、操作者により、脱離モードをとるよう、外部端末から走行体200及び搭載体300に指示される。搭載体300においては、通信装置381にて当該脱離モードの指示を受信すると、制御装置382は、駆動部340a、駆動部340b、駆動部340c、駆動部340dを駆動させ、第1可動具310を紙面上の時計回りに傾倒させ、収容姿勢として第1可動具310を基部330に近づけた状態の姿勢が、保持される(図12、及び、図18を参照)(図42のステップS2)。 Next, as shown in FIG. 29, when the traveling device 270 approaches the slope, the operator instructs the traveling body 200 and the mounting body 300 from an external terminal to enter the detachment mode. In the mounting body 300, when the communication device 381 receives the instruction for the detachment mode, the control device 382 drives the drive units 340a, 340b, 340c, and 340d to tilt the first movable device 310 clockwise on the page, and the first movable device 310 is held in a stored position with the first movable device 310 close to the base 330 (see FIG. 12 and FIG. 18) (step S2 in FIG. 42).
走行体200においては、通信装置281にて当該脱離モードの指示を受信すると、自動運転制御に切り替わる。制御装置283は、自動運転制御部283dにより、保管庫500内の停止位置にて停止するよう走行装置270を自動運転にて走行させる。停止位置での停止に関し、前回の装着の際に決定され、記憶されている基準距離DSが用いられてもよい。被検知部531から車体260前端までの水平距離Dが、測距センサ282により検出されるが、この時点では、基準距離DS<水平距離Dであるため、走行体200は第1方向に向かって前進する(図27を参照)。 When the communication device 281 receives the instruction for the detachment mode, the running body 200 switches to automatic driving control. The control device 283 causes the running device 270 to run in automatic driving mode so as to stop at a stopping position in the storage facility 500 via the automatic driving control unit 283d. For stopping at the stopping position, the reference distance DS determined and stored at the time of the previous attachment may be used. The horizontal distance D from the detected portion 531 to the front end of the vehicle body 260 is detected by the distance measurement sensor 282, but since the reference distance DS is less than the horizontal distance D at this point, the running body 200 moves forward in the first direction (see FIG. 27).
次いで図30に示すように、制御装置283は、脱離制御部283bにより、搭載体300の走行体200への固定を解除するよう、固定部240a・固定部240bを制御し(吸着部位241aを消磁状態に切り替えるよう制御し)、搭載面210に装着されている搭載体300を、支持しつつ、第2方向における配置部560よりも上方へ移動させるように、リフト部220を制御する(図42のステップS3)。 Next, as shown in FIG. 30, the control device 283 controls the fixing parts 240a and 240b via the detachment control part 283b to release the mounting body 300 from the running body 200 (controlling the suction part 241a to switch to a demagnetized state), and controls the lift part 220 to support and move the mounting body 300 attached to the mounting surface 210 above the placement part 560 in the second direction (step S3 in FIG. 42).
次に、制御装置283は、脱離制御部283b及び自動運転制御部283dにより、搭載体300を配置部560よりも上方へ推移させた状態で、搭載体300と一体的に、走行体200が上述した停止位置まで自動運転にて走行するよう、走行装置270を制御する。この時点では、基準距離DS<水平距離Dであるため、移動体100は第1方向に向かって前進する。移動体100は、保管庫500の出入口から侵入していき、測距センサ282により検出される水平距離Dは、基準距離DSに近づいていく。 The control device 283 then controls the traveling device 270, using the detachment control unit 283b and the automatic driving control unit 283d, so that the traveling body 200 travels in automatic driving together with the mounted body 300 to the above-mentioned stopping position, with the mounted body 300 shifted above the placement unit 560. At this point, the reference distance DS is smaller than the horizontal distance D, so the moving body 100 advances in the first direction. The moving body 100 enters through the entrance/exit of the storage facility 500, and the horizontal distance D detected by the distance measurement sensor 282 approaches the reference distance DS.
次いで図31に示すように、移動体100が保管庫500内に入り、水平距離D=基準距離DSとなったときに、制御装置283は、自動運転制御部283dにより、走行装置270を停止させる(図27を参照)(図42のステップS4)。 Next, as shown in FIG. 31, when the moving body 100 enters the storage facility 500 and the horizontal distance D becomes equal to the reference distance DS, the control device 283 stops the traveling device 270 via the automatic driving control unit 283d (see FIG. 27) (step S4 in FIG. 42).
このとき、図34に示すように、搭載体300は、リフト部220により保管庫500の配置部560よりも、第2方向の上方に支持されている。このため、配置部560は、上下方向において、搭載体300(の底面331)、及び、走行体200(の搭載面210)の間に位置する。搭載体300は、配置部560よりも第2方向の上方に推移する。 At this time, as shown in FIG. 34, the mounting body 300 is supported by the lift unit 220 above the placement unit 560 of the storage cabinet 500 in the second direction. Therefore, the placement unit 560 is located between the mounting body 300 (its bottom surface 331) and the running body 200 (its mounting surface 210) in the vertical direction. The mounting body 300 moves above the placement unit 560 in the second direction.
次いで図32に示すように、制御装置283は、脱離制御部283bにより、走行体200が停止位置にて停止している状態において、上方へ推移していた搭載体300を、支持しつつ、第3方向に移動させるようにリフト部220を制御する。これにより、走行体200から搭載体300が脱離して、搭載体300は配置部560に配置される。このように、走行体200の停止位置は、配置部560よりも下側に位置し、搭載体300が装着されている走行体200から搭載体300を脱離させ、配置部560に配置するための位置となる(図42のステップS5)。 Next, as shown in FIG. 32, the control device 283 controls the lift unit 220 to support and move the mounting body 300, which has moved upward, in the third direction while the running body 200 is stopped at the stopping position, using the detachment control unit 283b. As a result, the mounting body 300 is detached from the running body 200, and the mounting body 300 is placed in the placement unit 560. In this way, the stopping position of the running body 200 is located below the placement unit 560, and is a position where the mounting body 300 can be detached from the running body 200 to which it is attached and placed in the placement unit 560 (step S5 in FIG. 42).
また、このとき、制御装置283は、停止位置決定部283cにより、被検知部531からの測距センサ282までの基準距離DS(即ち、停止位置)を決定して記憶する。今回決定された基準距離DSにて、前回記憶されていたものを更新してもよい。今回記憶された基準距離DSは、次回の搭載体300の装着時に、用いられるようにしてもよい(図42のステップS5)。 At this time, the control device 283 also determines and stores a reference distance DS (i.e., the stop position) from the detected part 531 to the distance measurement sensor 282 by the stop position determination part 283c. The reference distance DS determined this time may update the one stored last time. The reference distance DS stored this time may be used the next time the mounting body 300 is attached (step S5 in FIG. 42).
次いで図33に示すように、搭載体300が配置部560に配置された状態のまま、走行体200のみが、後方を第1方向として走行し、保管庫500の出入口から走出していく(図42のステップS6)。以上の一連の作動により、搭載体300が装着されている走行体200から、搭載体300が脱離され配置部560に配置される。 Next, as shown in FIG. 33, while the carrier 300 remains placed in the placement section 560, only the running body 200 runs backward in the first direction and exits through the entrance of the storage facility 500 (step S6 in FIG. 42). Through the above series of operations, the carrier 300 is detached from the running body 200 to which it is attached and placed in the placement section 560.
<<搭載体の装着作動>>
図35~図41、及び、図43のフローチャートを参照しつつ、搭載体300が装着されていない走行体200に、配置部560に配置されている搭載体300を装着するための、一連の作動について時系列的に説明する。
<<Attachment of the payload>>
35 to 41 and the flowchart of FIG. 43, a series of operations for attaching the mounting body 300 placed in the placement section 560 to a running body 200 on which the mounting body 300 is not attached will be explained in chronological order.
図35に示すように、保管庫500の内部には、搭載体300が配置部560に配置されて保管されており、走行体200が、保管庫500外部にて走行しているものとする。即ち、上述した搭載体300の脱離作動が、実行された後であるものとする。搭載体300を装着させる場合、先ず、外部端末を介して操作していた操作者により、走行体200をスロープ部550に向けて走行させる(図43のステップS7)。 As shown in FIG. 35, inside the storage facility 500, the mounting body 300 is stored in the placement section 560, and the running body 200 is running outside the storage facility 500. In other words, this is after the above-mentioned detachment operation of the mounting body 300 has been performed. When attaching the mounting body 300, first, the operator who has been operating it via an external terminal causes the running body 200 to run toward the slope section 550 (step S7 in FIG. 43).
次いで図36に示すように、走行装置270がスロープ部にさしかかった際に、操作者により、装着モードをとるよう、外部端末から走行体200及び搭載体300に指示される。走行体200においては、通信装置281にて当該装着モードの指示を受信すると、自動運転制御に切り替わる(図43のステップS8)。 Next, as shown in FIG. 36, when the traveling device 270 approaches a slope, the operator instructs the traveling body 200 and the mounting body 300 from an external terminal to enter the mounting mode. When the communication device 281 of the traveling body 200 receives the instruction to enter the mounting mode, it switches to automatic driving control (step S8 in FIG. 43).
制御装置283は、自動運転制御部283dにより、保管庫500内の停止位置にて停止するよう走行装置270を自動運転にて走行させる。停止位置での停止に関し、前回の脱離の際に決定され、記憶されている基準距離DSが用いられてもよい。 The control device 283, via the automatic driving control unit 283d, automatically drives the traveling device 270 so that it stops at a stopping position within the storage facility 500. For stopping at the stopping position, the reference distance DS determined and stored at the time of the previous detachment may be used.
被検知部531から車体260前端までの水平距離Dが、測距センサ282により検出されるが、この時点では、基準距離DS<水平距離Dであるため、走行体200は第1方向に向かって前進する(図27を参照)。走行体200は、保管庫500の出入口から侵入していき、測距センサ282により検出される水平距離Dは、基準距離DSに近づいていく。 The horizontal distance D from the detected portion 531 to the front end of the vehicle body 260 is detected by the distance sensor 282, but at this point, the reference distance DS is less than the horizontal distance D, so the running body 200 moves forward in the first direction (see FIG. 27). The running body 200 enters through the entrance/exit of the storage facility 500, and the horizontal distance D detected by the distance sensor 282 approaches the reference distance DS.
次いで図37に示すように、走行体200が保管庫500内に入り、水平距離D=基準距離DSとなったときに、制御装置283は、自動運転制御部283dにより、走行装置270を停止させる(図27を参照)。これにより、走行体200は、配置部560に配置されている搭載体300の下側に位置する。停止位置において、走行体200の搭載面210は、搭載体300の底面331に、ギャップをもって対向する(図43のステップS9)。 Next, as shown in FIG. 37, when the running body 200 enters the storage facility 500 and the horizontal distance D becomes equal to the reference distance DS, the control device 283 stops the running device 270 via the automatic driving control unit 283d (see FIG. 27). As a result, the running body 200 is positioned below the mounting body 300 placed in the placement unit 560. At the stopped position, the mounting surface 210 of the running body 200 faces the bottom surface 331 of the mounting body 300 with a gap (step S9 in FIG. 43).
次いで図38に示すように、制御装置283は、装着制御部283aにより、走行体200が停止位置にて停止している状態において、搭載面210に対向している搭載体300を、支持しつつ、第2方向における配置部560よりも上方へ移動させるように、リフト部220を制御する(図43のステップS10)。 Next, as shown in FIG. 38, the control device 283 controls the lift unit 220 by the mounting control unit 283a to support and move the mounting body 300 facing the mounting surface 210 above the placement unit 560 in the second direction while the running body 200 is stopped at the stop position (step S10 in FIG. 43).
これにより、走行体200及び搭載体300が、リフト部220(係合部230)を介して互いに係合する。このように、走行体200の停止位置は、配置部560よりも下側に位置し、搭載体300が装着されていない走行体200に、配置部560に配置されている搭載体300を装着させるための位置にもなる。 As a result, the running body 200 and the mounting body 300 engage with each other via the lift section 220 (engagement section 230). In this way, the stopping position of the running body 200 is located lower than the placement section 560, and is also a position for attaching the mounting body 300 placed on the placement section 560 to a running body 200 that does not have a mounting body 300 attached.
なお、走行体200の実際に停止した位置が、狙いとしていた停止位置から若干ずれた場合や、配置部560に配置されていた搭載体300が、保管中に若干移動した場合等において、図10に示すように、リフト部220の軸と、嵌入部位232の軸との間に、ずれが生じる場合がある。 Note that if the actual stopping position of the running body 200 deviates slightly from the intended stopping position, or if the mounting body 300 placed in the placement section 560 moves slightly during storage, a misalignment may occur between the axis of the lift section 220 and the axis of the insertion section 232, as shown in FIG. 10.
この場合であっても、嵌入部位232の凹み形状は、嵌入する方向(即ち、第2方向)に沿って、縮径する部位を有する形状(例えば、底面視にて、すり鉢又はカップ状)であるため、リフト部220の上昇時に上記各軸のずれが補正される。従って、確実な支持、及び、係合が可能となる。 Even in this case, the recessed shape of the fitting portion 232 has a shape (e.g., a cone or cup shape when viewed from the bottom) that has a portion that narrows in diameter along the fitting direction (i.e., the second direction), so that the misalignment of the above-mentioned axes is corrected when the lift portion 220 rises. Therefore, reliable support and engagement are possible.
また、このとき、制御装置283は、停止位置決定部283cにより、被検知部531からの測距センサ282までの基準距離DS(即ち、停止位置)を決定して記憶する。今回決定された基準距離DSにて、前回記憶されていたものを更新してもよい。今回記憶された基準距離DSは、次回の搭載体300の脱離時に、用いられるようにしてもよい(図43のステップS10)。 At this time, the control device 283 also determines and stores a reference distance DS (i.e., the stop position) from the detected part 531 to the distance measurement sensor 282 by the stop position determination part 283c. The reference distance DS determined this time may update the one stored last time. The reference distance DS stored this time may be used the next time the mounted body 300 is detached (step S10 in FIG. 43).
次いで図39に示すように、制御装置283は、装着制御部283a及び自動運転制御部283dにより、搭載体300を配置部560よりも上方へ推移させた状態で、搭載体300と一体的に、後方を第1方向として走行するように走行体200を制御する。これにより、走行体200は、搭載体300とともに、保管庫500の出入口から走出していく(図43のステップS11)。 Next, as shown in FIG. 39, the control device 283 controls the running body 200 to run together with the mounting body 300 with the rear facing in the first direction, with the mounting body 300 moved above the placement section 560, by using the mounting control section 283a and the automatic driving control section 283d. As a result, the running body 200 runs out of the entrance/exit of the storage facility 500 together with the mounting body 300 (step S11 in FIG. 43).
次いで図40に示すように、制御装置283は、装着制御部283aにより、上方へ推移していた搭載体300を、支持しつつ、第3方向に移動させるようにリフト部220を制御する。これにより、全ての係合部230、固定部240a・固定部240bが、対応する嵌入部位232・嵌入部位242に嵌入されて、搭載体300が車体260の搭載面210に装着される。次に、制御装置283は、装着制御部283aにより、搭載体300を走行体200に固定するよう、固定部240a・固定部240bを制御する(吸着部位241aを励磁状態に切り替えるよう制御する)(図43のステップS12)。 Next, as shown in FIG. 40, the control device 283 controls the lift unit 220 by the mounting control unit 283a to move the mounting body 300, which has been moving upward, in the third direction while supporting it. As a result, all of the engagement units 230 and the fixing units 240a and 240b are fitted into the corresponding fitting portions 232 and 242, and the mounting body 300 is mounted on the mounting surface 210 of the vehicle body 260. Next, the control device 283 controls the fixing units 240a and 240b by the mounting control unit 283a to fix the mounting body 300 to the running body 200 (controls the suction portion 241a to switch to an excited state) (step S12 in FIG. 43).
次いで図41に示すように、上述した装着モードの指示を受信していた受信搭載体300においては、制御装置382が、駆動部340a、駆動部340b、駆動部340c、駆動部340dを駆動させ、収容姿勢をとっていた第1可動具310を、紙面上の反時計回りに傾倒させる。即ち、第1可動具310の姿勢を、作業可能なものとなるよう復帰させる(図43のステップS13)。 Next, as shown in FIG. 41, in the receiving mount 300 that has received the above-mentioned mounting mode instruction, the control device 382 drives the drive units 340a, 340b, 340c, and 340d to tilt the first movable device 310, which has been in a storage position, counterclockwise on the page. In other words, the position of the first movable device 310 is returned to one that is ready for work (step S13 in FIG. 43).
これにより、移動体100として、走行体200による走行、及び、第1可動具310・第2可動具320による作業が可能となる。以上の一連の作動により、搭載体300が装着されていない走行体200に、搭載面210よりも第2方向における上方の配置部560に配置されている搭載体300が装着される。 As a result, the moving body 100 can move using the running body 200 and perform work using the first movable tool 310 and the second movable tool 320. Through the above series of operations, the mounting body 300 arranged in the arrangement section 560 above the mounting surface 210 in the second direction is attached to the running body 200 to which the mounting body 300 is not attached.
<係合部の変形例>
本実施形態においては、係合部230は、突出部位231と、嵌入部位232とを備えている。突出部位231は、第2方向、又は、第3方向に向かって突出している。嵌入部位232は、突出部位231が嵌入する方向に沿って、縮径する部位を有する形状を有している(図9、図10、及び、図11を参照)。
<Modifications of Engagement Part>
In this embodiment, the engagement portion 230 includes a protruding portion 231 and a fitting portion 232. The protruding portion 231 protrudes in the second direction or the third direction. The fitting portion 232 has a shape including a portion that decreases in diameter along the fitting direction of the protruding portion 231 (see FIGS. 9, 10, and 11).
図44、及び、図45に示すように、嵌入部位232は、突出する突出部位231が嵌入可能な凹み形状であって、突出部位231が嵌入する際に螺合する部位を有する形状を呈しており、突出部位231に嵌入されることで係合するようになっていてもよい。突出部位231の突出する方向は、第1実施形態と同様であってもよい。 As shown in Figures 44 and 45, the fitting portion 232 may have a recessed shape into which the protruding protrusion portion 231 can be fitted, and may have a shape that has a portion that screws into the protruding portion 231 when the protruding portion 231 is fitted, and may be engaged by being fitted into the protruding portion 231. The protruding direction of the protruding portion 231 may be the same as in the first embodiment.
この場合、例えば、突出部位231が雄ねじ構造231aを備え、嵌入部位232が、突出部位231と螺合可能な雌ねじ構造232cを、備えていてもよい。突出部位231は、高さが変わらずに、軸まわりに回転可能に構成されていると好適である。 In this case, for example, the protruding portion 231 may have a male thread structure 231a, and the fitting portion 232 may have a female thread structure 232c that can be screwed into the protruding portion 231. It is preferable that the protruding portion 231 is configured to be rotatable around an axis without changing its height.
走行体200の搭載面210に、搭載体300の基部330の底面331を対向させ、突出部位231及び嵌入部位232の各軸を一致させた状態で、螺合が可能となっている(図45(b)を参照)。この状態で、突出部位231を正回転させると、雄ねじ構造231a及び雌ねじ構造232cが噛み合いつつ、底面331は搭載面210に近接する。これにより、搭載体300は、第3方向の下方に移動していく。そして、固定部240bも嵌入部位242に嵌入し、搭載体300が最下位に推移して係合・固定が達成されて、装着が完了する(図45(a)を参照)。 The bottom surface 331 of the base 330 of the mounting body 300 is placed opposite the mounting surface 210 of the running body 200, and the axes of the protruding portion 231 and the fitting portion 232 are aligned, allowing for screwing (see FIG. 45(b)). In this state, when the protruding portion 231 is rotated in the normal direction, the male screw structure 231a and the female screw structure 232c mesh with each other, and the bottom surface 331 approaches the mounting surface 210. This causes the mounting body 300 to move downward in the third direction. The fixing portion 240b also fits into the fitting portion 242, and the mounting body 300 moves to the lowest position, achieving engagement and fixation, and completing the installation (see FIG. 45(a)).
搭載体300が装着された状態で(図45(a)を参照)、突出部位231を逆回転させると、雄ねじ構造231a及び雌ねじ構造232cが噛み合いつつ、底面331は搭載面210に離間する。これにより、搭載体300は、第2方向の上方に移動していく。そして、固定部240bも嵌入部位242から嵌出し、搭載体300が最上位に推移して係合・固定が解除されて、脱離が完了する(図45(b)を参照)。 When the protruding portion 231 is rotated in the reverse direction while the mounting body 300 is attached (see FIG. 45(a)), the male screw structure 231a and the female screw structure 232c mesh with each other, and the bottom surface 331 moves away from the mounting surface 210. This causes the mounting body 300 to move upward in the second direction. The fixing portion 240b also fits out of the fitting portion 242, and the mounting body 300 moves to the top, releasing the engagement and fixing, and completing the detachment (see FIG. 45(b)).
<支持部の変形例>
本実施形態においては、支持部250は、上述のように、車体260の上端における特定の位置に、複数配置されている。特に、支持部250a、支持部250b、支持部250c、支持部250d、支持部250e、及び、支持部250fは、車体260の平面視において、幾何学的な規則性をもってそれぞれ配置されている(図6を参照)。
<Modifications of Support Part>
In the present embodiment, as described above, a plurality of support portions 250 are arranged at specific positions on the upper end of vehicle body 260. In particular, support portion 250a, support portion 250b, support portion 250c, support portion 250d, support portion 250e, and support portion 250f are each arranged with geometric regularity in a plan view of vehicle body 260 (see FIG. 6 ).
図46に示すように、上述の配置に代えて、又は、加えて、張出部261の上端に、支持部250を配置してもよい。このように、張出部261のスペースを、有効に活用してもよい。張出部261に、支持部250を配置するのに加え、更に、モータ及び/又はモータの駆動に関連する電気機器284が、備えられていてもよい。この場合、電気機器284が、搭載体300の装着に対し、構造上干渉しないように、例えば、張出部261の側面や、張出部261の下端に配置されてもよい。なお、張出部261に配置される電気機器284には、補助電源(補助バッテリ)が含まれてもよい。これにより、張出部261のスペースを有効活用して、電源容量を積み増すことができる。 As shown in FIG. 46, instead of or in addition to the above arrangement, a support portion 250 may be arranged on the upper end of the protruding portion 261. In this way, the space of the protruding portion 261 may be effectively utilized. In addition to arranging the support portion 250 on the protruding portion 261, a motor and/or electrical equipment 284 related to the drive of the motor may further be provided. In this case, the electrical equipment 284 may be arranged, for example, on the side surface of the protruding portion 261 or at the lower end of the protruding portion 261 so as not to structurally interfere with the attachment of the mounting body 300. Note that the electrical equipment 284 arranged on the protruding portion 261 may include an auxiliary power source (auxiliary battery). This makes it possible to effectively utilize the space of the protruding portion 261 and increase the power supply capacity.
[第2実施形態]
本発明の第2実施形態に係る移動体100は、走行体200及び搭載体300の係合の態様が異なる点で、上述した第1実施形態と異なる。第1、第2実施形態においては、係合部230が、走行体200及び搭載体300を互いに係合可能に構成され、係合して搭載体300が装着され、係合が解除されることで搭載体300が脱離するようになっている。この点は、第1、第2実施形態で共通している。
[Second embodiment]
The moving body 100 according to the second embodiment of the present invention differs from the first embodiment described above in that the manner of engagement between the running body 200 and the mounting body 300 is different. In the first and second embodiments, the engaging portion 230 is configured to be able to engage the running body 200 and the mounting body 300 with each other, and the mounting body 300 is attached by the engagement, and the mounting body 300 is detached by releasing the engagement. This point is common to the first and second embodiments.
第1実施形態の係合部230は、突出部位231と、嵌入部位232とを備え、係合の態様としては、突出部位231が嵌入部位232に嵌入されて、係合が達成される。これに対し、第2実施形態の係合部230は、走行体200が走行している状態で係合して、搭載体300が装着されるように構成されている。第2実施形態においては、この点のみ第1実施形態と異なり、他の点は第1実施形態と同じである。 The engagement portion 230 in the first embodiment includes a protruding portion 231 and an insertion portion 232, and the engagement is achieved by inserting the protruding portion 231 into the insertion portion 232. In contrast, the engagement portion 230 in the second embodiment is configured to engage with the running body 200 while the running body 200 is running, and to attach the mounting body 300. The second embodiment differs from the first embodiment only in this respect, and is otherwise the same as the first embodiment.
以下、第2実施形態の第1実施形態と異なる点のみ説明する。第2実施形態において、第1実施形態等と同一・等価な構成、部位に対しては、第1実施形態等と同じ符号を付している。 Only the differences between the first and second embodiments will be described below. In the second embodiment, the same components and parts as those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals as those in the first embodiment.
図47に示すように、第2実施形態の係合部230は、アウターレール233、及び、インナーレール234を備えている。本実施形態では、アウターレール233は、搭載体300に設けられ、インナーレール234は、走行体200に設けられている。これに代えて、アウターレール233及びインナーレール234の配置関係が、逆であってもよい。 As shown in FIG. 47, the engagement portion 230 of the second embodiment includes an outer rail 233 and an inner rail 234. In this embodiment, the outer rail 233 is provided on the mounting body 300, and the inner rail 234 is provided on the running body 200. Alternatively, the positional relationship between the outer rail 233 and the inner rail 234 may be reversed.
アウターレール233は、搭載体300の基部330の底面において、凹部として構成されている。当該凹部は、下から上に向かって凹んでおり、断面形状がインナーレール234の凸部に対応している。アウターレール233は、車幅方向の略中央部にて、第1方向に沿って伸長している。アウターレール233の後端は開口端となっており、インナーレール234の前端が進入可能である。 The outer rail 233 is configured as a recess on the bottom surface of the base 330 of the mounting body 300. The recess is recessed from bottom to top, and its cross-sectional shape corresponds to the protrusion of the inner rail 234. The outer rail 233 extends along the first direction at approximately the center in the vehicle width direction. The rear end of the outer rail 233 is an open end, and the front end of the inner rail 234 can enter.
インナーレール234は、走行体200の上端の搭載面210において、凸部として構成されている。当該凸部は、下から上に向かって凸んでおり、断面形状がアウターレール233の凹部に対応している。インナーレール234は、車幅方向の略中央部にて、第1方向に沿って伸長している。インナーレール234は、前端からアウターレール233に侵入すると、第1方向に沿って案内されるようになっている。 The inner rail 234 is configured as a convex portion on the mounting surface 210 at the upper end of the running body 200. The convex portion protrudes from bottom to top, and its cross-sectional shape corresponds to the concave portion of the outer rail 233. The inner rail 234 extends along the first direction at approximately the center in the vehicle width direction. When the inner rail 234 enters the outer rail 233 from the front end, it is guided along the first direction.
また、第2実施形態の係合部230は、立設部位233a、及び、当接部位234aを備えている。立設部位233aは、第2方向、又は、第3方向に向かって立設され、第1方向に対向する面を有する。当接部位234aは、立設部位233aの当該面に当接可能に構成されている。本実施形態では、立設部位233aは、アウターレール233の前端として、第3方向に向かって立設するよう構成され、当接部位234aは、インナーレール234の前端として構成されている。これに代えて、立設部位233a及び当接部位234aの配置関係が、逆であってもよい。 The engaging portion 230 of the second embodiment also includes an erected portion 233a and an abutment portion 234a. The erected portion 233a is erected toward the second direction or the third direction, and has a surface facing the first direction. The abutment portion 234a is configured to be able to abut against the surface of the erected portion 233a. In this embodiment, the erected portion 233a is configured to erect toward the third direction as the front end of the outer rail 233, and the abutment portion 234a is configured as the front end of the inner rail 234. Alternatively, the positional relationship between the erected portion 233a and the abutment portion 234a may be reversed.
図48に示すように、走行体200及び搭載体300を係合して装着する場合、保管庫500の配置部560にて、搭載体300が支持されつつ配置されているものとする。なお、本実施形態における保管庫500は、後端から走行体200が進入可能となっており、前端より走行体200が走出可能となっている。即ち、保管庫500の後端が入口として構成され、前端が出口として構成されている。 As shown in FIG. 48, when the running body 200 and the mounting body 300 are engaged and attached, the mounting body 300 is supported and positioned in the placement section 560 of the storage facility 500. In this embodiment, the storage facility 500 is designed so that the running body 200 can enter from the rear end and can exit from the front end. In other words, the rear end of the storage facility 500 is configured as the entrance and the front end is configured as the exit.
搭載体300は、アウターレール233の後端に、インナーレール234の前端が進入可能なよう、配置部560において、配置位置(高さ及び方向)が調整されている。走行体200は、アウターレール233の後端に、インナーレール234の前端が向かうよう、自動運転制御される。 The mounting body 300 has its position (height and direction) adjusted in the positioning section 560 so that the front end of the inner rail 234 can enter the rear end of the outer rail 233. The running body 200 is automatically controlled so that the front end of the inner rail 234 faces the rear end of the outer rail 233.
走行体200が、保管庫500の後端入口から内部に侵入すると、走行体200は搭載体300の下側を走行しつつ、インナーレール234の前端が、アウターレール233の後端から進入していく。この状態で、インナーレール234は、アウターレール233に案内されて、第1方向にスライド移動しながら互いに係合していく。 When the running body 200 enters the storage facility 500 from the rear entrance, the running body 200 travels under the mounting body 300 while the front end of the inner rail 234 enters from the rear end of the outer rail 233. In this state, the inner rail 234 is guided by the outer rail 233 and engages with each other while sliding in the first direction.
図49に示すように、走行体200が走行している状態で、インナーレール234がスライド移動していくと、アウターレール233の立設部位233aと、インナーレール234の当接部位234aとが当接する(図48を参照)。このとき、インナーレール234のスライド移動が止まり、係合が達成される。 As shown in FIG. 49, when the inner rail 234 slides while the running body 200 is running, the erected portion 233a of the outer rail 233 comes into contact with the abutment portion 234a of the inner rail 234 (see FIG. 48). At this time, the sliding movement of the inner rail 234 stops, and engagement is achieved.
図50に示すように、走行体200が、保管庫500の前端出口から外部に走出すると、搭載体300は配置部560から離れて、走行体200に装着された状態となる。このように、走行体200が走行している状態で係合されて、搭載体300が走行体200に装着される。 As shown in FIG. 50, when the running body 200 runs out from the front end exit of the storage facility 500 to the outside, the mounting body 300 separates from the placement section 560 and becomes attached to the running body 200. In this way, the mounting body 300 is attached to the running body 200 by engaging with the running body 200 while the running body 200 is running.
<係合部の変形例>
本実施形態においては、係合部230が、アウターレール233、及び、インナーレール234を備えているが、これらを備えないように構成されてもよい。図51に示すように、例えば、立設部位233aが、搭載体300の基部330における前端に設けられ、当接部位234aが、走行体200の車体260における前端に設けられてもよい。
<Modifications of Engagement Part>
In the present embodiment, the engagement portion 230 includes the outer rail 233 and the inner rail 234, but may be configured not to include these. As shown in Fig. 51, for example, the erected portion 233a may be provided at the front end of the base 330 of the mounting body 300, and the abutment portion 234a may be provided at the front end of the vehicle body 260 of the running body 200.
立設部位233aは、搭載体300の基部330の前端において、車幅方向の全長に亘って、底面331から第3方向の下側に突出してもよい。立設部位233aにおける第1方向に対向する面(当接部位234aと当接する面)は、鉛直方向に対して傾斜していてもよい。例えば、当接部位234aと当接する面が、後斜下に伸びるように、傾斜が構成されてもよい。 The erected portion 233a may protrude downward in the third direction from the bottom surface 331 at the front end of the base 330 of the mounting body 300 over the entire length in the vehicle width direction. The surface of the erected portion 233a facing the first direction (the surface that abuts against the abutment portion 234a) may be inclined with respect to the vertical direction. For example, the inclination may be configured so that the surface that abuts against the abutment portion 234a extends diagonally downward to the rear.
当接部位234aは、走行体200の車体260の前端において、車幅方向の全長に亘って、搭載面210から第3方向の下側、及び、当該前端から後側に向かう切り欠き構造を呈していてもよい。当接部位234aにおける当接面は、立設部位233aの形状に対応するよう傾斜していてもよい。このように構成された立設部位233a、及び、当接部位234aは、側面視においてZ字形状又は逆Z字形状を、呈していてもよい。 The abutment portion 234a may have a notch structure extending from the mounting surface 210 downward in the third direction and from the front end to the rear side at the front end of the vehicle body 260 of the running body 200 over the entire vehicle width direction. The abutment surface at the abutment portion 234a may be inclined to correspond to the shape of the standing portion 233a. The standing portion 233a and the abutment portion 234a configured in this manner may have a Z-shape or an inverted Z-shape in side view.
[第3実施形態]
本発明の第3実施形態に係る移動体100は、走行体200及び搭載体300の係合の態様、及び、固定の態様が異なる点で、上述した第1実施形態と異なる。第1、第3実施形態においては、係合部230が、走行体200及び搭載体300を互いに係合可能に構成され、係合して搭載体300が装着され、係合が解除されることで搭載体300が脱離するようになっている。
[Third embodiment]
The moving body 100 according to the third embodiment of the present invention differs from the first embodiment described above in the manner of engagement and fixation between the running body 200 and the mounting body 300. In the first and third embodiments, the engagement portion 230 is configured to be able to engage the running body 200 and the mounting body 300 with each other, and is configured to attach the mounting body 300 by engaging the running body 200 and the mounting body 300, and to detach the mounting body 300 by releasing the engagement.
また、第1、第3実施形態においては、固定部240aが、搭載体300を走行体200に固定可能に構成され、固定して搭載体300の走行体200に対する相対移動が規制され、固定が解除されることで相対移動が許容されるようになっている。これらの点は、第1、第3実施形態で共通している。 In addition, in the first and third embodiments, the fixing portion 240a is configured to be able to fix the mounting body 300 to the running body 200, and by fixing, the relative movement of the mounting body 300 with respect to the running body 200 is restricted, and by releasing the fixation, the relative movement is permitted. These points are common to the first and third embodiments.
第1実施形態の係合部230・固定部240aは、突出部位231と、嵌入部位232とを備え、係合・固定の態様としては、突出部位231が嵌入部位232に嵌入されて、係合・固定が達成される。この突出部位231は、第2方向の上方に向かって突出する。 The engaging portion 230 and the fixing portion 240a in the first embodiment include a protruding portion 231 and an insertion portion 232, and the engaging and fixing is achieved by inserting the protruding portion 231 into the insertion portion 232. This protruding portion 231 protrudes upward in the second direction.
これに対し、第3実施形態の係合部230は、アウターレール233、及び、インナーレール234を備え、走行体200が走行している状態で係合して、搭載体300が装着されるように構成されている。第3実施形態の固定部240aは、突出部位243と、嵌入部位244とを備え、固定の態様としては、突出部位243が嵌入部位244に嵌入されて、固定が達成される。この突出部位243は、第2方向に対し略垂直方向に向かって突出する。第3実施形態においては、これらの点のみ第1実施形態と異なり、他の点は第1実施形態と同じである。 In contrast, the engagement portion 230 of the third embodiment includes an outer rail 233 and an inner rail 234, and is configured to engage with the outer rail 233 and the inner rail 234 while the running body 200 is running, and to attach the mounting body 300. The fixing portion 240a of the third embodiment includes a protruding portion 243 and an insertion portion 244, and is fixed by inserting the protruding portion 243 into the insertion portion 244. This protruding portion 243 protrudes in a direction approximately perpendicular to the second direction. The third embodiment differs from the first embodiment only in these respects, and is otherwise the same as the first embodiment.
以下、第3実施形態の第1実施形態と異なる点のみ説明する。第3実施形態において、第1実施形態等と同一・等価な構成、部位に対しては、第1実施形態等と同じ符号を付している。 Only the differences between the third embodiment and the first embodiment will be described below. In the third embodiment, the same components and parts as those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals as those in the first embodiment.
図52に示すように、第3実施形態の係合部230は、アウターレール233、及び、インナーレール234を備えている。本実施形態では、アウターレール233は、走行体200に設けられ、インナーレール234は、搭載体300に設けられている。これに代えて、アウターレール233及びインナーレール234の配置関係が、逆であってもよい。 As shown in FIG. 52, the engagement portion 230 of the third embodiment includes an outer rail 233 and an inner rail 234. In this embodiment, the outer rail 233 is provided on the running body 200, and the inner rail 234 is provided on the mounting body 300. Alternatively, the positional relationship between the outer rail 233 and the inner rail 234 may be reversed.
アウターレール233は、走行体200の上端の搭載面210に2本設けられている。各アウターレール233は、車幅方向において離間して互いに平行となるよう設置されており、第1方向に沿ってそれぞれ伸長している。2本のアウターレール233は、車幅方向外側に向かってそれぞれ凹んでおり、断面形状がインナーレール234の凸部に対応している。アウターレール233の前端は開口端となっており、インナーレール234の後端が進入可能である。 Two outer rails 233 are provided on the mounting surface 210 at the upper end of the running body 200. The outer rails 233 are installed parallel to each other and spaced apart in the vehicle width direction, and each extends along the first direction. The two outer rails 233 are each concave toward the outside in the vehicle width direction, and their cross-sectional shapes correspond to the convex portions of the inner rails 234. The front end of the outer rails 233 is an open end, allowing the rear end of the inner rails 234 to enter.
インナーレール234は、搭載体300の下端の底面331に2本設けられている。各インナーレール234は、車幅方向において離間して互いに平行となるよう、且つ、2本のアウターレール233より内側に設置されており、第1方向に沿ってそれぞれ伸長している。2本のインナーレール234は、車幅方向外側に向かってそれぞれ凸んでおり、断面形状がアウターレール233の凹部に対応している。インナーレール234は、後端からアウターレール233に侵入すると、第1方向に沿って案内されるようになっている。 Two inner rails 234 are provided on the bottom surface 331 at the lower end of the mounting body 300. The inner rails 234 are installed parallel to each other and spaced apart in the vehicle width direction, and are located inside the two outer rails 233, and each extends along the first direction. The two inner rails 234 each protrude outward in the vehicle width direction, and their cross-sectional shapes correspond to the recesses of the outer rails 233. When the inner rails 234 enter the outer rails 233 from their rear ends, they are guided along the first direction.
図52、及び、図53に示すように、2本のインナーレール234の凸部における外側面には、第1方向に沿って、複数の突出部位243が設けられている。各突出部位243は、第2方向に対し略垂直方向に向かって、即ち、車幅方向外側に向かって、突出可能となっている(図53(b)を参照)。 As shown in Figures 52 and 53, a number of protruding portions 243 are provided along the first direction on the outer surfaces of the convex portions of the two inner rails 234. Each protruding portion 243 can protrude in a direction substantially perpendicular to the second direction, i.e., toward the outside in the vehicle width direction (see Figure 53(b)).
また、各突出部位243は、車幅方向内側に向かって、インナーレール234内部に収納可能となっている(図53(a)を参照)。突出部位231の突出作動及び収納作動は、例えば、内蔵されたアクチュエータを介して、制御装置382により制御されてもよい。 Furthermore, each protruding portion 243 can be stored inside the inner rail 234 toward the inside in the vehicle width direction (see FIG. 53(a)). The protruding and storing operations of the protruding portions 231 may be controlled by the control device 382, for example, via a built-in actuator.
2本のアウターレール233の側壁には、第1方向に沿って、複数の嵌入部位244が設けられている。各嵌入部位244は、複数の突出部位243の位置に対応するよう、配置されている。各嵌入部位244は、第2方向に対し略垂直な方向に向かって、即ち、車幅方向に向かって、アウターレール233の側壁を貫通するようになっている。貫通孔としての各嵌入部位244は、突出する各突出部位231が嵌入可能に構成されている(図53(b)を参照)。 The side walls of the two outer rails 233 are provided with multiple insertion portions 244 along the first direction. Each insertion portion 244 is arranged to correspond to the position of the multiple protruding portions 243. Each insertion portion 244 penetrates the side walls of the outer rails 233 in a direction approximately perpendicular to the second direction, i.e., in the vehicle width direction. Each insertion portion 244 as a through hole is configured so that each protruding protruding portion 231 can be inserted therein (see FIG. 53(b)).
走行体200に搭載体300を装着させる場合、複数の突出部位231は、全てインナーレール234に収納されているものとする(図53(a)を参照)。走行体200が、保管庫500の後端出入口から内部に侵入すると、走行体200は搭載体300の下側を走行しつつ、インナーレール234の後端が、アウターレール233の前端から進入していく。この状態で、インナーレール234は、アウターレール233に案内されて、第1方向にスライド移動しながら互いに係合していく。 When the carrier 300 is attached to the running body 200, all of the protruding portions 231 are stored in the inner rail 234 (see FIG. 53(a)). When the running body 200 enters the interior of the storage facility 500 from the rear entrance, the running body 200 travels underneath the carrier 300 while the rear end of the inner rail 234 enters the front end of the outer rail 233. In this state, the inner rail 234 is guided by the outer rail 233 and engages with each other while sliding in the first direction.
上述したスライド移動が進行し、側面視にて突出部位243及び嵌入部位244の各位置が重なり合うと、走行体200が、停止位置に達したとして停止する。次いで、走行体200が停止位置にて停止している状態で、収納されていた突出部位243が、車幅方向外側に突出するよう制御される(図53(b)を参照)。これにより、係合及び固定が達成されて、搭載体300が走行体200に装着される。装着後、移動体100は、後方を第1方向として走行し、保管庫500の後端出入口から外部に走出していく。 When the above-mentioned sliding movement progresses and the protruding portion 243 and the fitting portion 244 overlap in a side view, the running body 200 reaches the stop position and stops. Next, while the running body 200 is stopped at the stop position, the stored protruding portion 243 is controlled to protrude outward in the vehicle width direction (see FIG. 53(b)). This achieves engagement and fixation, and the mounting body 300 is attached to the running body 200. After attachment, the moving body 100 travels with the rear as the first direction, and runs outside from the rear end entrance of the storage facility 500.
[第4実施形態]
本発明の第4実施形態に係る移動体100の保管庫500(保管システム400)は、走行体200の電源、及び/又は、搭載体300の電源380に対し、保管庫500内部にて充電可能となっており、充電状態に対応する情報を外部に表示可能である点で、上述した第1実施形態と異なる。
[Fourth embodiment]
The storage facility 500 (storage system 400) for the moving body 100 according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention differs from the first embodiment described above in that the power source for the running body 200 and/or the power source 380 for the mounted body 300 can be charged inside the storage facility 500, and information corresponding to the charging status can be displayed externally.
第1、第4実施形態においては、保管システム400が、保管庫500の内部における停止位置を決定する停止位置決定部283cを備え、保管庫500が、脱離した搭載体300を配置可能なように構成された配置部560を備えている。保管庫500での搭載体300の装着及び脱着の態様も含め、これらの点は、第1、第4実施形態で共通している。 In the first and fourth embodiments, the storage system 400 includes a stop position determination unit 283c that determines a stop position inside the storage facility 500, and the storage facility 500 includes a placement unit 560 that is configured to be able to place the detached mounting body 300. These points, including the manner in which the mounting body 300 is attached and detached in the storage facility 500, are common to the first and fourth embodiments.
第1実施形態の保管庫500における底面部510は、走行体200が停止位置にて停止した際、走行体200の車体260における底面と対向するようになっている。当該底面部510への機能付加は、任意である。第1実施形態の保管庫500における配置部560は、搭載体300が配置される際、搭載体300の基部330における底面から、第2方向の上方に向かって支持するようになっている。当該配置部560への、搭載体300の支持以外の機能付加は、任意である。 The bottom surface 510 in the storage 500 of the first embodiment is configured to face the bottom surface of the vehicle body 260 of the running body 200 when the running body 200 stops at the stopping position. Adding functions to the bottom surface 510 is optional. The placement section 560 in the storage 500 of the first embodiment is configured to support the mounting body 300 from the bottom surface of the base 330 of the mounting body 300 upward in the second direction when the mounting body 300 is placed. Adding functions to the placement section 560 other than supporting the mounting body 300 is optional.
これに対し第4実施形態の保管庫500は、給電部570a・給電部570b、及び、表示部580を備えている。また、第4実施形態に係る移動体100の電源280・電源380は、何れも充放電可能なバッテリ(2次電池)である。 In contrast, the storage facility 500 of the fourth embodiment includes power supply units 570a and 570b, and a display unit 580. In addition, the power sources 280 and 380 of the mobile body 100 of the fourth embodiment are both rechargeable batteries (secondary batteries).
給電部570a・給電部570bは、走行体200の電源280、及び、搭載体300の電源380に対し、充電用の電気エネルギを供給可能に構成されている。表示部580は、電源280・電源380の充電状態に対応する情報を、外部に表示可能に構成されている。第4実施形態においては、これらの点のみ第1実施形態と異なり、他の点は第1実施形態と同じである。 Power supply unit 570a and power supply unit 570b are configured to be capable of supplying electrical energy for charging to power source 280 of running body 200 and power source 380 of mounted body 300. Display unit 580 is configured to be capable of externally displaying information corresponding to the charging state of power source 280 and power source 380. The fourth embodiment differs from the first embodiment only in these respects, and is the same as the first embodiment in other respects.
以下、第4実施形態の第1実施形態と異なる点のみ説明する。第4実施形態において、第1実施形態等と同一・等価な構成、部位に対しては、第1実施形態等と同じ符号を付している。 Only the differences between the fourth embodiment and the first embodiment will be described below. In the fourth embodiment, the same components and parts as those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals as those in the first embodiment.
図54に示すように、保管庫500の底面部510には、給電部570aが設けられている。給電部570aは、平板形状を呈している。給電部570aの上面と、後述する受電部285の下面とが、互いに重なりあった場合に、給電部570aから、受電部285に向けて、電気エネルギが供給されるようになっている。 As shown in FIG. 54, a power supply unit 570a is provided on the bottom surface 510 of the storage unit 500. The power supply unit 570a has a flat plate shape. When the upper surface of the power supply unit 570a and the lower surface of the power receiving unit 285 described below overlap each other, electrical energy is supplied from the power supply unit 570a to the power receiving unit 285.
保管庫500の配置部560には、給電部570bが設けられている。給電部570bは、平板形状を呈している。給電部570bの上面と、後述する受電部385の下面とが、互いに重なりあった場合に、給電部570bから、受電部385に向けて、電気エネルギが供給されるようになっている。 The placement section 560 of the storage unit 500 is provided with a power supply section 570b. The power supply section 570b has a flat plate shape. When the upper surface of the power supply section 570b and the lower surface of the power receiving section 385 described below overlap each other, electrical energy is supplied from the power supply section 570b to the power receiving section 385.
図55に示すように、走行体200の車体260における底面には、受電部285が設けられている。受電部285は、平板形状を呈している。受電部285の下面は、走行体200が停止位置にて停止した場合に、給電部570aの上面と重なりあうよう、配置されている。受電部285は、走行体200の電源280と電気的に接続されている。受電部285は、充電用の電気エネルギを、電源280に送出可能となっている。 As shown in FIG. 55, a power receiving unit 285 is provided on the bottom surface of the vehicle body 260 of the running body 200. The power receiving unit 285 has a flat plate shape. The lower surface of the power receiving unit 285 is positioned so as to overlap with the upper surface of the power supply unit 570a when the running body 200 stops at the stop position. The power receiving unit 285 is electrically connected to the power source 280 of the running body 200. The power receiving unit 285 is capable of sending electrical energy for charging to the power source 280.
搭載体300の基部330における底面には、受電部385が設けられている。受電部385は、平板形状を呈している。受電部385の下面は、搭載体300が配置部560に配置された場合に、給電部570bの上面と重なりあうよう、配置されている。受電部385は、搭載体300の電源380と電気的に接続されている。受電部285は、充電用の電気エネルギを、電源280に送出可能となっている。 A power receiving unit 385 is provided on the bottom surface of the base 330 of the mounting body 300. The power receiving unit 385 has a flat plate shape. The lower surface of the power receiving unit 385 is arranged so as to overlap with the upper surface of the power supply unit 570b when the mounting body 300 is arranged in the arrangement section 560. The power receiving unit 385 is electrically connected to the power source 380 of the mounting body 300. The power receiving unit 285 is capable of sending electrical energy for charging to the power source 280.
図56、及び、図57に示すように、表示部580は、例えば、保管庫500のルーフ部540の外側に配置されている。表示部580は、通信装置、モニタ装置、電気・電子回路、CPU等を備えた外部端末であってもよい。表示部580のモニタ装置は、保管庫500の外部にて視認可能となっていてもよい。 As shown in Figures 56 and 57, the display unit 580 is disposed, for example, on the outside of the roof portion 540 of the storage facility 500. The display unit 580 may be an external terminal equipped with a communication device, a monitor device, an electric/electronic circuit, a CPU, etc. The monitor device of the display unit 580 may be visible from outside the storage facility 500.
表示部580は、電源280・電源380が充電中であると判定された場合、それぞれのバッテリ残量の情報を、通信装置281・通信装置381から受信する。表示部580は、受信した情報に基づいて、充電状態に対応する情報を、モニタ装置を介して表示する。表示される情報としては、例えば、満量に対する残量の割合(パーセント等)を示す数値や、ステータス(充電中/充電完了等)に対応するロゴ等が、あげられる。 When it is determined that power source 280 or power source 380 is charging, display unit 580 receives information on the remaining battery charge from communication device 281 or communication device 381. Based on the received information, display unit 580 displays information corresponding to the charging state via the monitor device. Examples of information displayed include a numerical value indicating the ratio (percentage, etc.) of the remaining charge to the full charge, and a logo corresponding to the status (charging/charging complete, etc.).
給電部570a・給電部570bは、例えば、図示しないワイヤ等を介して、昇圧等を経た充電用の電気エネルギが、保管庫500の外部から供給されてもよい。給電部570a・給電部570bから、受電部285・受電部385に向けた給電の形式は、例えば、接触式又は非接触式の何れでもよい。給電形式は、給電部570a・給電部570b、及び、給電部570a・給電部570bにおける電気的接続が可能であれば、任意である。 The power supply units 570a and 570b may be supplied with electrical energy for charging that has been boosted or otherwise processed via wires or the like (not shown) from outside the storage facility 500. The form of power supply from the power supply units 570a and 570b to the power receiving units 285 and 385 may be, for example, either contact or non-contact. The power supply form is arbitrary as long as electrical connection between the power supply units 570a and 570b and the power supply units 570a and 570b is possible.
給電形式が接触式である場合、例えば、給電部570a・給電部570b、及び、受電部285・受電部385は、接触式の端子を有していてもよい(例えば、第5実施形態の図69を参照)。この場合、給電部570a・給電部570bの端子、及び、受電部285・受電部385の端子が、互いに接触することで、それぞれの通電が許容される。 When the power supply method is contact type, for example, the power supply unit 570a/power supply unit 570b and the power receiving unit 285/power receiving unit 385 may have contact type terminals (see, for example, FIG. 69 of the fifth embodiment). In this case, the terminals of the power supply unit 570a/power supply unit 570b and the terminals of the power receiving unit 285/power receiving unit 385 are in contact with each other, allowing current to flow between them.
給電形式が非接触式である場合、例えば、給電部570a・給電部570b、及び、受電部285・受電部385は、コイルを有していてもよい(例えば、第5実施形態の図70を参照)。この場合、給電部570a・給電部570bのコイルは、電気を磁気に変換する。受電部285・受電部385のコイルは、磁気を電気に変換する。給電部570a・給電部570b、及び、受電部285・受電部385は、磁気を介して、それぞれの通電が許容される。 When the power supply method is non-contact, for example, the power supply unit 570a/570b and the power receiving unit 285/385 may have coils (see, for example, FIG. 70 of the fifth embodiment). In this case, the coils of the power supply unit 570a/570b convert electricity into magnetism. The coils of the power receiving unit 285/385 convert magnetism into electricity. The power supply unit 570a/570b and the power receiving unit 285/385 are each allowed to pass electricity via magnetism.
以下、保管庫500にて電源280・電源380を充電する際の作動について、説明する。図58に示すように、走行体200から搭載体300を脱離させるために、移動体100が、保管庫500に侵入してきたものとする。このとき、リフト部220にて搭載体300が支持されつつ、走行体200の搭載面210から、搭載体300が上方に推移している状態で走行する。この状態では、給電部570a・給電部570b、及び、受電部285・受電部385の間は、大きく離間している。このため、通電は許容されない。停止位置に向かって、走行体200がさらに走行していくと、車体260の底面の受電部285は、底面部510の給電部570aに近づいていく。 The operation when charging the power source 280 and the power source 380 in the storage facility 500 will be described below. As shown in FIG. 58, it is assumed that the moving body 100 has entered the storage facility 500 in order to detach the mounted body 300 from the running body 200. At this time, the mounted body 300 is supported by the lift unit 220 and travels in a state in which the mounted body 300 moves upward from the mounting surface 210 of the running body 200. In this state, there is a large distance between the power supply unit 570a and the power supply unit 570b and the power receiving unit 285 and the power receiving unit 385. For this reason, no electricity is allowed to flow. As the running body 200 travels further toward the stopping position, the power receiving unit 285 on the bottom surface of the vehicle body 260 approaches the power supply unit 570a on the bottom surface 510.
図59に示すように、走行体200が、保管庫500内の停止位置にて停止すると、給電部570aの上面、及び、受電部285の下面が、互いに重なりあう。これにより、給電部570a、及び、受電部285の間における非接触での通電が許容され、電源280に充電用の電気エネルギが供給されていく。これと同時に、電源280のバッテリ残量の情報が、通信装置281から表示部580へ送信される。表示部580では、電源280の充電状態に対応する情報が、モニタ装置を介して表示される。 As shown in FIG. 59, when the running body 200 stops at a stopping position in the storage facility 500, the upper surface of the power supply unit 570a and the lower surface of the power receiving unit 285 overlap each other. This allows non-contact current to flow between the power supply unit 570a and the power receiving unit 285, and electrical energy for charging is supplied to the power source 280. At the same time, information on the remaining battery charge of the power source 280 is transmitted from the communication device 281 to the display unit 580. On the display unit 580, information corresponding to the charging state of the power source 280 is displayed via a monitor device.
また、この状態では、基部330の底面の受電部385は、配置部560よりも上方に位置しており、給電部570b、及び、受電部385の間は離間している。このため、通電は許容されない。リフト部220にて搭載体300が支持されつつ、搭載体300を下方へ移動させていくと、基部330の底面の受電部385は、配置部560の給電部570bに近づいていく。 In addition, in this state, the power receiving unit 385 on the bottom surface of the base 330 is located above the placement unit 560, and there is a distance between the power supply unit 570b and the power receiving unit 385. For this reason, no current is allowed. When the mounting body 300 is moved downward while being supported by the lift unit 220, the power receiving unit 385 on the bottom surface of the base 330 approaches the power supply unit 570b of the placement unit 560.
図60に示すように、搭載体300が、保管庫500内の配置部560に配置されると、給電部570bの上面、及び、受電部385の下面が、互いに重なりあう。これにより、給電部570b、及び、受電部385の間における非接触での通電が許容され、電源380に充電用の電気エネルギが供給されていく。これと同時に、電源380のバッテリ残量の情報が、通信装置381から表示部580へ送信される。表示部580では、電源280・電源380のそれぞれの充電状態に対応する情報が、モニタ装置を介して表示される。 As shown in FIG. 60, when the carrier 300 is placed in the placement section 560 in the storage facility 500, the upper surface of the power supply section 570b and the lower surface of the power receiving section 385 overlap each other. This allows non-contact current to flow between the power supply section 570b and the power receiving section 385, and electrical energy for charging is supplied to the power source 380. At the same time, information on the remaining battery charge of the power source 380 is transmitted from the communication device 381 to the display section 580. On the display section 580, information corresponding to the respective charging states of the power sources 280 and 380 is displayed via a monitor device.
なお、本実施形態においては、保管庫500にて、電源280及び電源380の両方が充電可能となっているが、これに代えて、電源280及び電源380のうち、何れか一方が充電可能となっていてもよい。 In this embodiment, both power source 280 and power source 380 are rechargeable in storage 500, but alternatively, either power source 280 or power source 380 may be rechargeable.
[第5実施形態]
本発明の第5実施形態に係る移動体100においては、走行体200が第1端部286を備え、搭載体300が第2端部386を備えている。搭載体300が搭載面210に装着された場合に、第1端部286と第2端部386での、接触又は非接触での通電が許容される。搭載体300が搭載面210から脱離した場合に、第1端部286と第2端部386での、接触又は非接触での通電が規制される。第5実施形態は、この点で上述した第1実施形態と異なる。
[Fifth embodiment]
In the moving body 100 according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention, the running body 200 has a first end 286, and the mounting body 300 has a second end 386. When the mounting body 300 is attached to the mounting surface 210, electrical conduction is permitted between the first end 286 and the second end 386 in contact or without contact. When the mounting body 300 is detached from the mounting surface 210, electrical conduction between the first end 286 and the second end 386 in contact or without contact is restricted. The fifth embodiment differs from the first embodiment described above in this respect.
第1、第5実施形態においては、走行体200、及び、搭載体300ともに、それぞれ電気機器を備えている。保管庫500での搭載体300の装着及び脱着の態様も含め、これらの点は、第1、第5実施形態で共通している。 In the first and fifth embodiments, both the running body 200 and the mounting body 300 are equipped with electrical equipment. These points, including the manner in which the mounting body 300 is attached and detached in the storage facility 500, are common to the first and fifth embodiments.
第1実施形態においては、走行体200の電気機器(第1電気機器に相当)と、搭載体300の電気機器(第2電気機器に相当)との間には、走行体200に搭載体300が装着された場合であっても、電気的な接続は形成されない。 In the first embodiment, no electrical connection is formed between the electrical equipment of the running body 200 (corresponding to the first electrical equipment) and the electrical equipment of the mounted body 300 (corresponding to the second electrical equipment) even when the mounted body 300 is attached to the running body 200.
これに対し第5実施形態においては、走行体200の第1端部286は、走行体200の第1電気機器と電気的に接続されている。搭載体300の第2端部386は、搭載体300の第2電気機器と電気的に接続されている。上述のように、第1端部286と第2端部386の通電が許容されると、走行体200の第1電気機器、及び、搭載体300の第2電気機器の間における、電気的接続が達成される。 In contrast, in the fifth embodiment, the first end 286 of the running body 200 is electrically connected to the first electrical device of the running body 200. The second end 386 of the mounting body 300 is electrically connected to the second electrical device of the mounting body 300. As described above, when the first end 286 and the second end 386 are allowed to pass electricity, an electrical connection is established between the first electrical device of the running body 200 and the second electrical device of the mounting body 300.
一方、上述のように、第1端部286と第2端部386の通電が規制されると、走行体200の第1電気機器、及び、搭載体300の第2電気機器の間における、電気的接続が解除される。第5実施形態においては、これらの点のみ第1実施形態と異なり、他の点は第1実施形態と同じである。 On the other hand, as described above, when the flow of electricity between the first end 286 and the second end 386 is restricted, the electrical connection between the first electrical device of the running body 200 and the second electrical device of the mounting body 300 is released. The fifth embodiment differs from the first embodiment in these respects only, and is otherwise the same as the first embodiment.
以下、第5実施形態の第1実施形態と異なる点のみ説明する。第5実施形態において、第1実施形態等と同一・等価な構成、部位に対しては、第1実施形態等と同じ符号を付している。 Only the differences between the fifth embodiment and the first embodiment will be described below. In the fifth embodiment, the same components and parts as those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals as those in the first embodiment.
図61、及び、図63に示すように、走行体200の上面(上端)には、3つの第1端部286a、第1端部286b、第1端部286cが備えられている。第1端部286a、第1端部286b、第1端部286cは、平面視において、車体260の車長方向における前方に、それぞれ配置されている。 As shown in Figures 61 and 63, the upper surface (upper end) of the running body 200 is provided with three first ends 286a, 286b, and 286c. In a plan view, the first ends 286a, 286b, and 286c are each located forward in the vehicle length direction of the vehicle body 260.
より具体的には、第1端部286aは、例えば、支持部250b、及び、支持部250cの間に配置されてもよい。第1端部286b、第1端部286cは、それらが支持部250aを挟むように、それぞれ配置されてもよい。第1端部286は、車体260の前方に配置されていればよく、個数やそれぞれの位置関係は、任意である。 More specifically, the first end 286a may be disposed, for example, between the support portion 250b and the support portion 250c. The first end 286b and the first end 286c may be disposed so as to sandwich the support portion 250a. The first end portions 286 only need to be disposed in front of the vehicle body 260, and the number of first end portions 286 and their respective positional relationships are arbitrary.
図62、及び、図64に示すように、搭載体300の低面(下端)には、3つの第2端部386a、第2端部386b、第2端部386cが備えられている。第2端部386a、第2端部386b、第2端部386cは、底面視において、基部330の車長方向における前方に、それぞれ配置されている。 As shown in Figures 62 and 64, the lower surface (bottom end) of the mounting body 300 is provided with three second ends 386a, 386b, and 386c. Second ends 386a, 386b, and 386c are each located forward of the base 330 in the vehicle length direction when viewed from the bottom.
より具体的には、第2端部386a、第2端部386b、第2端部386cは、第1端部286a、第1端部286b、第1端部286cに対応する位置に、それぞれ配置されている。走行体200に搭載体300が装着されたとき、第1端部286a、第1端部286b、第1端部286cに、第2端部386a、第2端部386b、第2端部386cが、それぞれ重なりあうよう、配置されている。第2端部386は、第1端部286に対応していればよく、個数やそれぞれの位置関係も、第1端部286と同じである。 More specifically, second end 386a, second end 386b, second end 386c are arranged at positions corresponding to first end 286a, first end 286b, first end 286c, respectively. When mounting body 300 is attached to running body 200, second end 386a, second end 386b, second end 386c are arranged so as to overlap first end 286a, first end 286b, first end 286c, respectively. Second end 386 only needs to correspond to first end 286, and the number and relative positions of second end 386 are the same as first end 286.
図65に示すように、第1端部286aは、通信ネットワークN1を介して、走行体200の制御装置283、通信装置281等と、電気的に接続されている。第2端部386aは、通信ネットワークN2を介して、搭載体300の駆動部340a、駆動部340b、駆動部340c、駆動部340d、駆動部340e、電源380、バッテリセンサ等と、電気的に接続されている。 As shown in FIG. 65, the first end 286a is electrically connected to the control device 283, communication device 281, etc. of the running body 200 via the communication network N1. The second end 386a is electrically connected to the driving units 340a, 340b, 340c, 340d, 340e, power source 380, battery sensor, etc. of the mounting body 300 via the communication network N2.
第1端部286aと第2端部386aの通電が許容されると、通信ネットワークN1と通信ネットワークN2とが接続される。このため、走行体200の制御装置283からの制御信号を、搭載体300の駆動部340a、駆動部340b、駆動部340c、駆動部340d、駆動部340e、電源380等に送出可能となり、搭載体300のバッテリセンサの情報を、走行体200の通信装置281に送出可能となる。 When the first end 286a and the second end 386a are allowed to flow electricity, the communication network N1 and the communication network N2 are connected. This makes it possible to send a control signal from the control device 283 of the running body 200 to the driving units 340a, 340b, 340c, 340d, 340e, power source 380, etc. of the mounted body 300, and makes it possible to send information from the battery sensor of the mounted body 300 to the communication device 281 of the running body 200.
なお、本実施形態の制御装置283は、さらに、可動具制御部283e、及び、給電量調整部283fを備えている。搭載体300の駆動部340a、駆動部340b、駆動部340c、駆動部340d、駆動部340eの制御は、第1端部286aと第2端部386aの通電が許容された状態で、可動具制御部283eにより実行される。搭載体300の電源380、及び、走行体200の電源280における給電量の調整は、給電量調整部283fにより実行される。 The control device 283 of this embodiment further includes a movable tool control unit 283e and a power supply adjustment unit 283f. The control of the drive units 340a, 340b, 340c, 340d, and 340e of the mounting body 300 is performed by the movable tool control unit 283e when the first end 286a and the second end 386a are allowed to be energized. The adjustment of the power supply amount in the power source 380 of the mounting body 300 and the power source 280 of the running body 200 is performed by the power supply adjustment unit 283f.
第1端部286bは、走行体200の電源280と電気的に接続されている。第2端部386bは、搭載体300の駆動部340a、駆動部340b、駆動部340c、駆動部340d、駆動部340eと、電気的に接続されている。第1端部286bと第2端部386bの通電が許容されると、搭載体300の電源380に加え、走行体200の電源280からも、駆動用の電気エネルギを、搭載体300の駆動部340a、駆動部340b、駆動部340c、駆動部340d、駆動部340eに送出可能となる。 The first end 286b is electrically connected to the power supply 280 of the running body 200. The second end 386b is electrically connected to the drive units 340a, 340b, 340c, 340d, and 340e of the mounting body 300. When the first end 286b and the second end 386b are allowed to pass electricity, in addition to the power supply 380 of the mounting body 300, the power supply 280 of the running body 200 can also send driving electrical energy to the drive units 340a, 340b, 340c, 340d, and 340e of the mounting body 300.
第1端部286cは、走行体200の走行装置270の駆動部と、電気的に接続されている。第2端部386cは、搭載体300の電源380と、電気的に接続されている。第1端部286cと第2端部386cの通電が許容されると、走行体200の電源280に加え、搭載体300の電源380からも、駆動用の電気エネルギを、走行体200の走行装置270に送出可能となる。 The first end 286c is electrically connected to the drive unit of the running device 270 of the running body 200. The second end 386c is electrically connected to the power source 380 of the mounting body 300. When the first end 286c and the second end 386c are allowed to be energized, electric energy for driving can be sent to the running device 270 of the running body 200 from the power source 380 of the mounting body 300 in addition to the power source 280 of the running body 200.
第1端部286a・第1端部286b・第1端部286c、及び、第2端部386a・第2端部386b・第2端部386cにおける通電の形式は、例えば、接触式又は非接触式の何れでもよい。通電形式は、第1端部286a・第1端部286b・第1端部286c、及び、第2端部386a・第2端部386b・第2端部386cにおける電気的接続が可能であれば、任意である。 The type of current flow between the first end 286a, the first end 286b, and the first end 286c and the second end 386a, the second end 386b, and the second end 386c may be, for example, contact type or non-contact type. The type of current flow may be any type as long as electrical connection between the first end 286a, the first end 286b, and the first end 286c and the second end 386a, the second end 386b, and the second end 386c is possible.
通電形式が接触式である場合、例えば、第1端部286a・第1端部286b・第1端部286c、及び、第2端部386a・第2端部386b・第2端部386cは、接触式の端子であってもよい(例えば、図69を参照)。この場合、第1端部286a・第1端部286b・第1端部286c、及び、第2端部386a・第2端部386b・第2端部386cの端子が、互いに接触することで、それぞれの通電が許容される。 When the current supply type is contact type, for example, the first end 286a, the first end 286b, the first end 286c, and the second end 386a, the second end 386b, the second end 386c may be contact type terminals (see, for example, FIG. 69). In this case, the terminals of the first end 286a, the first end 286b, the first end 286c, and the second end 386a, the second end 386b, the second end 386c are in contact with each other, thereby allowing current to flow between them.
通電形式が非接触式である場合、例えば、第1端部286a・第1端部286b・第1端部286c、及び、第2端部386a・第2端部386b・第2端部386cは、コイルであってもよい(例えば、図70を参照)。この場合、第1端部286b・第2端部386cのコイルは、電気を磁気に変換する。第1端部286c・第2端部386bのコイルは、磁気を電気に変換する。 When the current supply type is non-contact, for example, the first end 286a, the first end 286b, and the first end 286c and the second end 386a, the second end 386b, and the second end 386c may be coils (see, for example, FIG. 70). In this case, the coils at the first end 286b and the second end 386c convert electricity into magnetism. The coils at the first end 286c and the second end 386b convert magnetism into electricity.
第1端部286a・第2端部386aにおいては、第1端部286aから第2端部386aに向けて通電させる場合、第1端部286aのコイルは、電気を磁気に変換し、第2端部386aコイルは、磁気を電気に変換する。第2端部386aから第1端部286aに向けて通電させる場合、第2端部386aのコイルは、電気を磁気に変換し、第1端部286aコイルは、磁気を電気に変換する。 When electricity is passed from the first end 286a to the second end 386a, the coil at the first end 286a converts electricity into magnetism, and the coil at the second end 386a converts magnetism into electricity. When electricity is passed from the second end 386a to the first end 286a, the coil at the second end 386a converts electricity into magnetism, and the coil at the first end 286a converts magnetism into electricity.
このように、第1端部286a・第1端部286b・第1端部286c、及び、第2端部386a・第2端部386b・第2端部386cは、磁気を介して、それぞれの通電が許容される。なお、第1端部286a・第1端部286b・第1端部286c、及び、第2端部386a・第2端部386b・第2端部386cのうち、一部の通電形式が接触式で、その他の通電形式が非接触式であってもよい。即ち、接触式、及び、非接触式が混在していてもよい。 In this way, the first end 286a, the first end 286b, the first end 286c, and the second end 386a, the second end 386b, the second end 386c are each allowed to pass electricity via magnetism. Note that among the first end 286a, the first end 286b, the first end 286c, and the second end 386a, the second end 386b, the second end 386c, some of the electricity passing through them may be of the contact type, and the other electricity passing through them may be of the non-contact type. In other words, the contact type and the non-contact type may be mixed.
以下、保管庫500の配置部560に配置された搭載体300を、走行体200に装着し、第1端部286及び第2端部386の間における、通電を許容させる際の作動について、説明する。本実施形態においては、走行体200、及び、搭載体300が、互いに離間している場合には、第1端部286及び第2端部386の間における通電が規制される。 Below, the operation of attaching the mounting body 300 arranged in the placement section 560 of the storage facility 500 to the running body 200 and allowing electrical current to flow between the first end 286 and the second end 386 will be described. In this embodiment, when the running body 200 and the mounting body 300 are separated from each other, electrical current is restricted between the first end 286 and the second end 386.
上記「互いに離間している場合」としては、例えば、搭載体300が、配置部560に配置されており、且つ、走行体200が保管庫500外部に位置している場合や、走行体200が保管庫500内部に位置し、走行体200の搭載面210、及び、搭載体300の底面が離間している場合等が、あげられる。より具体的には、搭載体300が、走行体200から脱離している状態においては、第1端部286及び第2端部386の間における通電が、規制されるようになっている。 The above-mentioned "case where they are separated from each other" includes, for example, a case where the mounting body 300 is placed in the placement section 560 and the running body 200 is located outside the storage facility 500, or a case where the running body 200 is located inside the storage facility 500 and the mounting surface 210 of the running body 200 and the bottom surface of the mounting body 300 are separated from each other. More specifically, when the mounting body 300 is detached from the running body 200, the flow of electricity between the first end 286 and the second end 386 is restricted.
一方、配置部560配置されている搭載体300に、搭載体300が装着されていない走行体200が近接した場合に、第1端部286及び第2端部386の間における通電が許容される。上記「走行体200が近接した場合」としては、例えば、第1端部286a・第1端部286b・第1端部286c、及び、第2端部386a・第2端部386b・第2端部386cが、重なりあった場合等が、あげられる。より具体的には、搭載体300が、走行体200に装着されている状態においては、第1端部286及び第2端部386の間における通電が、許容されるようになっている。 On the other hand, when a running body 200 without a mounting body 300 attached thereto approaches the mounting body 300 arranged on the placement section 560, electrical conduction is permitted between the first end 286 and the second end 386. Examples of "when the running body 200 approaches" include when the first end 286a, the first end 286b, and the first end 286c and the second end 386a, the second end 386b, and the second end 386c overlap. More specifically, when the mounting body 300 is attached to the running body 200, electrical conduction is permitted between the first end 286 and the second end 386.
図66に示すように、搭載体300が装着されていない走行体200が、保管庫500内部の停止位置にて停止し、リフト部220により、搭載体300を支持しつつ、配置部560より第2方向の上方に移動させたものとする。次いで、図67に示すように、搭載体300を上方に推移させたまま、車体260の後方を第1方向として、走行体200及び搭載体300が一体的に、保管庫500から走出していく。 As shown in FIG. 66, the running body 200 without the mounting body 300 attached stops at a stop position inside the storage facility 500, and while the lift unit 220 supports the mounting body 300, it is moved upward in the second direction from the placement unit 560. Next, as shown in FIG. 67, while the mounting body 300 is moving upward, the running body 200 and the mounting body 300 run out of the storage facility 500 together, with the rear of the vehicle body 260 as the first direction.
このとき、走行体200、及び、搭載体300が、互いに離間している。第1端部286及び第2端部386の間における通電形式が、接触式である場合、図69(b)に示すように、各端子は接触していない状態が維持される。また、第1端部286及び第2端部386の間における通電形式が、非接触式である場合、図70(b)に示すように、一方のコイルから他方のコイルへ、磁場が到達しない状態が維持される。従って、第1端部286及び第2端部386の間における通電が、規制された状態となる。 At this time, the running body 200 and the mounting body 300 are separated from each other. If the type of current flow between the first end 286 and the second end 386 is contact type, the terminals are maintained in a non-contact state, as shown in FIG. 69(b). Also, if the type of current flow between the first end 286 and the second end 386 is non-contact type, a state in which a magnetic field does not reach from one coil to the other coil is maintained, as shown in FIG. 70(b). Therefore, the current flow between the first end 286 and the second end 386 is restricted.
図68に示すように、上方に推移していた搭載体300を支持しつつ、リフト部220により、第3方向の下方へ移動させ、搭載体300を搭載面210に装着させたものとする。このとき、第1端部286a・第1端部286b・第1端部286c、及び、第2端部386a・第2端部386b・第2端部386cが、重なりあう状態となる。 As shown in FIG. 68, the mounting body 300, which had been moving upward, is supported and moved downward in the third direction by the lift unit 220, and the mounting body 300 is attached to the mounting surface 210. At this time, the first end 286a, first end 286b, first end 286c and the second end 386a, second end 386b, second end 386c are in an overlapping state.
第1端部286及び第2端部386の間における通電形式が、接触式である場合、図69(a)に示すように、各端子は接触した状態が維持される。また、第1端部286及び第2端部386の間における通電形式が、非接触式である場合、図70(a)に示すように、一方のコイルから他方のコイルへ、磁場が到達する状態が維持される。従って、第1端部286及び第2端部386の間における通電が、許容された状態となる。 When the current flow between the first end 286 and the second end 386 is contact type, the terminals are maintained in contact as shown in FIG. 69(a). When the current flow between the first end 286 and the second end 386 is non-contact type, the magnetic field is maintained in a state in which it reaches from one coil to the other coil as shown in FIG. 70(a). Therefore, current flow between the first end 286 and the second end 386 is permitted.
このように、搭載体300が搭載面210に装着された場合に、第1端部286及び第2端部386の通電が許容されて、走行体200の電気機器及び搭載体300の電気機器の間における、電気的接続が達成される。より具体的には、第1端部286a及び第2端部386aの通電が許容されて、走行体200及び搭載体300の間における、制御信号及び情報の通信が可能となる(図65を参照)。 In this way, when the mounting body 300 is attached to the mounting surface 210, the first end 286 and the second end 386 are allowed to pass electricity, and an electrical connection is established between the electrical equipment of the running body 200 and the electrical equipment of the mounting body 300. More specifically, the first end 286a and the second end 386a are allowed to pass electricity, and communication of control signals and information is possible between the running body 200 and the mounting body 300 (see FIG. 65).
また、第1端部286b及び第2端部386bの通電が許容されて、走行体200の電源280から、駆動用の電気エネルギを、搭載体300の駆動部340a、駆動部340b、駆動部340c、駆動部340d、駆動部340eに送出可能となる。また、第1端部286c及び第2端部386cの通電が許容されて、搭載体300の電源380から、駆動用の電気エネルギを、走行体200の走行装置270に送出可能となる(図65を参照)。 Furthermore, the first end 286b and the second end 386b are allowed to flow, and the power source 280 of the running body 200 can send electric energy for driving to the driving units 340a, 340b, 340c, 340d, and 340e of the mounting body 300. Furthermore, the first end 286c and the second end 386c are allowed to flow, and the power source 380 of the mounting body 300 can send electric energy for driving to the running device 270 of the running body 200 (see FIG. 65).
一方、搭載体300が搭載面210から脱離した場合には、第1端部286及び第2端部386の通電が規制されて、走行体200の電気機器及び搭載体300の電気機器の間における、電気的接続が解除される。即ち、走行体200及び搭載体300の間における、制御信号及び情報の通信が規制され、
走行体200の電源280から搭載体300に向けての電気供給、及び、搭載体300の電源380から走行体200に向けての電気供給も、規制される。
On the other hand, when the mounted body 300 is detached from the mounting surface 210, the current flow between the first end 286 and the second end 386 is restricted, and the electrical connection between the electric devices of the running body 200 and the electric devices of the mounted body 300 is released. That is, the communication of control signals and information between the running body 200 and the mounted body 300 is restricted.
The supply of electricity from the power source 280 of the running body 200 to the mounted body 300 and the supply of electricity from the power source 380 of the mounted body 300 to the running body 200 are also regulated.
本実施形態においては、電源280及び電源380のそれぞれからの電気供給量が、制御装置283の給電量調整部283fにて、調整されるようになっていてもよい(図65を参照)。この場合、給電量調整部283fは、電源280及び電源380のバッテリ残量に基づいて、電源280及び電源380の何れか一方、又は、両方の給電量を調整する。例えば、電源280・電源380に、それぞれの給電量(電圧及び電流)を調整する機能や、スイッチングする機能を付与し、制御装置283(給電量調整部283f)からの制御信号に応じて、調整・切替を実行するようにしてもよい。 In this embodiment, the amount of electricity supplied from each of the power sources 280 and 380 may be adjusted by the power supply amount adjustment unit 283f of the control device 283 (see FIG. 65). In this case, the power supply amount adjustment unit 283f adjusts the amount of power supplied from either or both of the power sources 280 and 380 based on the remaining battery power of the power sources 280 and 380. For example, the power sources 280 and 380 may be provided with a function for adjusting their respective power supply amounts (voltage and current) and a switching function, and adjustment and switching may be performed in response to a control signal from the control device 283 (power supply amount adjustment unit 283f).
図71に示すように、給電量調整部283fは、例えば、電源280・電源380の各バッテリ残量に基づいて、電源280・電源380の各給電量を調整してもよい。一例として、搭載体300を装着済の移動体100において、走行装置270の走行時の負荷が大きく、第1可動具310・第2可動具320の作動が軽微である状態を想定する。 As shown in FIG. 71, the power supply amount adjustment unit 283f may adjust the power supply amount of each of the power sources 280 and 380 based on, for example, the remaining battery charge of each of the power sources 280 and 380. As an example, assume that in the moving body 100 to which the mounting body 300 is already attached, the load on the traveling device 270 during traveling is large and the operation of the first movable device 310 and the second movable device 320 is minor.
なお、時刻t0から上述した状態が開始し、時刻t0では、電源280・電源380のバッテリ残量は、満充電状態であるものとする。また、図71において、実線のグラフは電源280のバッテリ残量の経時変化を示し、鎖線のグラフは電源380のバッテリ残量の経時変化を示すものとする。 Note that the above-mentioned state begins at time t0, and at time t0, the remaining battery charge of power source 280 and power source 380 is assumed to be in a fully charged state. In addition, in FIG. 71, the solid line graph indicates the change over time in the remaining battery charge of power source 280, and the dashed line graph indicates the change over time in the remaining battery charge of power source 380.
この場合、給電量調整部283fは、以下の制御を行う。時刻t0以降、走行体200の電源280から走行装置270に、駆動用の電気エネルギが供給され、搭載体300の電源380から第1可動具310・第2可動具320の駆動部に、駆動用の電気エネルギが供給されるよう、給電量調整部283fは各給電量を調整する。 In this case, the power supply amount adjustment unit 283f performs the following control. After time t0, the power supply amount adjustment unit 283f adjusts the amount of power supplied to each component so that the power source 280 of the running body 200 supplies driving electrical energy to the running device 270, and the power source 380 of the mounting body 300 supplies driving electrical energy to the driving units of the first movable device 310 and the second movable device 320.
時刻t0以降、電源280のバッテリ残量は大きく減少し、電源380のバッテリ残量は小さく減少していく。これにより、バッテリ残量の差DBLは、拡大していく。時刻t1において、バッテリ残量の差DBLが、閾値DBLthに到達したとする。このとき、給電量調整部283fは、電源280から走行装置270への給電量を絞り、その分だけ、電源380から走行装置270へ、駆動用の電気エネルギを供給するよう制御する。 After time t0, the remaining battery charge of power supply 280 decreases significantly, while the remaining battery charge of power supply 380 decreases slightly. As a result, the difference DBL in the remaining battery charges increases. At time t1, the difference DBL in the remaining battery charges reaches the threshold value DBLth. At this time, the power supply adjustment unit 283f reduces the amount of power supplied from the power supply 280 to the running device 270, and controls the power supply 380 to supply electric energy for driving to the running device 270 accordingly.
時刻t1以降、電源280のバッテリ残量は小さく減少し、電源380のバッテリ残量は大きく減少していく。これにより、バッテリ残量の差DBLは、縮小していく。やがて、電源280・電源380の各バッテリ残量が逆転した後、バッテリ残量の差DBLは、再び拡大していく。 After time t1, the remaining battery charge of power supply 280 decreases slightly, and the remaining battery charge of power supply 380 decreases significantly. As a result, the difference DBL in the remaining battery charges decreases. Eventually, the remaining battery charges of power supply 280 and power supply 380 are reversed, and the difference DBL in the remaining battery charges increases again.
時刻t2において、バッテリ残量の差DBLが、再び閾値DBLthに到達したとする。このとき、給電量調整部283fは、電源380から走行装置270への給電量を絞り、その分だけ、電源280から走行装置270へ、駆動用の電気エネルギを供給するよう制御する。 At time t2, the difference DBL in the remaining battery charge reaches the threshold DBLth again. At this time, the power supply amount adjustment unit 283f reduces the amount of power supplied from the power source 380 to the traveling device 270, and controls the power source 280 to supply an amount of driving electric energy to the traveling device 270 accordingly.
このように電源280・電源380の給電量が調整されることで、複数電源の各バッテリ残量をバランスよく減少させることができる。このため、複数電源の一部のバッテリ残量が、早期にゼロとなる等で、充電回数が増大してしまう事態を抑制できる。従って、電源280・電源380が早期に劣化することを抑制できる。 By adjusting the power supply amount of power source 280 and power source 380 in this way, the remaining battery charge of each of the multiple power sources can be reduced in a balanced manner. This makes it possible to prevent the remaining battery charge of some of the multiple power sources from quickly reaching zero, which would result in an increase in the number of times charging is required. This makes it possible to prevent early deterioration of power source 280 and power source 380.
一方、搭載体300を装着済の移動体100において、走行装置270の走行時の負荷が小さく、第1可動具310・第2可動具320の作動が過大である状態においては、給電量調整部283fは、上述した制御態様と逆の制御態様となるよう構成されてもよい。 On the other hand, in the mobile body 100 with the mounting body 300 attached, when the load on the traveling device 270 during traveling is small and the operation of the first movable device 310 and the second movable device 320 is excessive, the power supply adjustment unit 283f may be configured to have a control mode opposite to the control mode described above.
なお、本実施形態においては、第1端部286b・第2端部386bを介して、走行体200の電源280から、搭載体300に向けて電気供給が可能となっており、且つ、第1端部286c・第2端部386cを介して、搭載体300の電源380から、走行体200に向けて電気供給が可能となっている。これに代えて、第1端部286b・第2端部386b、及び、第1端部286c・第2端部386cのうち、何れか一方の組合せのみ、存在するようにしてもよい。 In this embodiment, electricity can be supplied from the power source 280 of the running body 200 to the mounting body 300 via the first end 286b and the second end 386b, and electricity can be supplied from the power source 380 of the mounting body 300 to the running body 200 via the first end 286c and the second end 386c. Alternatively, only one of the combinations of the first end 286b and the second end 386b, and the first end 286c and the second end 386c may be present.
また、本実施形態においては、第1端部286及び第2端部386が、非接触式の通電形式であり、特に、磁気を介して通電が許容されるよう構成されている場合には、第1端部286・第2端部386、可動具、駆動部、及び、電気機器の配置関係が、以下のように規定されてもよい。 In addition, in this embodiment, when the first end 286 and the second end 386 are of a non-contact type and are configured to allow electrical current to flow through magnetism, the relative positions of the first end 286, the second end 386, the movable member, the drive unit, and the electrical equipment may be specified as follows.
図68に示すように、搭載体300が走行体200に装着された状態において、例えば、走行体200の第1端部286は、走行体200における第1方向の前方(車体260における前半部位)に、配置される。また、搭載体300の第1可動具310、第2可動具320、駆動部340a、駆動部340b、駆動部340c、駆動部340d、駆動部340e、及び、第2端部386は、搭載体300における第1方向の前方(例えば、基部330における前半部位)に、配置される。 68, when the mounting body 300 is attached to the running body 200, for example, the first end 286 of the running body 200 is disposed in front of the running body 200 in the first direction (the front half of the vehicle body 260). Also, the first movable part 310, the second movable part 320, the driving unit 340a, the driving unit 340b, the driving unit 340c, the driving unit 340d, the driving unit 340e, and the second end 386 of the mounting body 300 are disposed in front of the mounting body 300 in the first direction (for example, the front half of the base 330).
走行体200の制御装置283、通信装置281を含む電子ユニット287は、走行体200における第1方向の後方に配置(車体260における後半部位)に、配置される。搭載体300の制御装置382、通信装置381を含む電子ユニット387は、搭載体300における第1方向の後方に配置(基部330における後半部位)に、配置される。 The electronic unit 287 including the control device 283 and communication device 281 of the running body 200 is disposed rearward in the first direction of the running body 200 (the rear half of the vehicle body 260). The electronic unit 387 including the control device 382 and communication device 381 of the mounting body 300 is disposed rearward in the first direction of the mounting body 300 (the rear half of the base 330).
より具体的には、第1端部286a、第1端部286b、第1端部286cの何れかの位置から、電子ユニット287、電子ユニット387の何れかの位置までの距離(最短の直線距離)が、第1端部286a、第1端部286b、第1端部286cの何れかの位置から、駆動部340a、駆動部340b、駆動部340c、駆動部340d、駆動部340eの何れかの位置までの距離(最短の直線距離)よりも、長くなるように、第1端部286が配置されてもよい。 More specifically, the first end 286 may be positioned so that the distance (shortest straight-line distance) from any one of the positions of the first end 286a, first end 286b, and first end 286c to any one of the positions of the electronic unit 287 and electronic unit 387 is longer than the distance (shortest straight-line distance) from any one of the positions of the first end 286a, first end 286b, and first end 286c to any one of the positions of the drive unit 340a, drive unit 340b, drive unit 340c, drive unit 340d, and drive unit 340e.
これに加え、第2端部386a、第2端部386b、第2端部386cの何れかの位置から、電子ユニット287、電子ユニット387の何れかの位置までの距離(最短の直線距離)が、第2端部386a、第2端部386b、第2端部386cの何れかの位置から、駆動部340a、駆動部340b、駆動部340c、駆動部340d、駆動部340eの何れかの位置までの距離(最短の直線距離)よりも、長くなるように、第2端部386が配置されてもよい。 In addition, the second end 386 may be positioned such that the distance (shortest straight-line distance) from any one of the positions of the second end 386a, the second end 386b, and the second end 386c to any one of the positions of the electronic unit 287 and the electronic unit 387 is longer than the distance (shortest straight-line distance) from any one of the positions of the second end 386a, the second end 386b, and the second end 386c to any one of the positions of the drive unit 340a, the drive unit 340b, the drive unit 340c, the drive unit 340d, and the drive unit 340e.
このように配置が規定されることで、磁気の発生源(例えば、コイル等)を、電子ユニット287、電子ユニット387から遠ざけることができる。このため、電子ユニット287、電子ユニット387に対し、電磁波を遮蔽するための機構・機能等を簡素化できる。従って、非接触の通電形式を採用しつつ、走行体200及び搭載体300の設計の自由度を拡大できる。 By defining the arrangement in this way, the magnetic source (e.g., a coil, etc.) can be kept away from electronic unit 287 and electronic unit 387. This allows the mechanisms and functions for shielding electromagnetic waves from electronic unit 287 and electronic unit 387 to be simplified. This allows for greater freedom in the design of running body 200 and mounting body 300 while still employing a non-contact current supply method.
[第6実施形態]
本発明の第6実施形態に係る移動体100においては、走行体200のみが電源280を備え、搭載体300は電源を備えていない。また、走行体200には、伝達部290が備えられている。伝達部290は、搭載体300における第1可動具310・第2可動具320の駆動部に向けて、走行体200から駆動用のエネルギを伝達させるようになっている。第6実施形態は、この点で上述した第1実施形態と異なる。
Sixth Embodiment
In the moving body 100 according to the sixth embodiment of the present invention, only the running body 200 is provided with a power source 280, and the mounted body 300 is not provided with a power source. In addition, the running body 200 is provided with a transmission unit 290. The transmission unit 290 is configured to transmit driving energy from the running body 200 to the driving units of the first movable tool 310 and the second movable tool 320 in the mounted body 300. The sixth embodiment differs from the first embodiment described above in this respect.
第1、第6実施形態においては、走行体200が電源280を備え、電源280から走行体200の走行装置270、リフト部220等に向けて、駆動用の電気エネルギが供給される。保管庫500での搭載体300の装着及び脱着の態様も含め、これらの点は、第1、第6実施形態で共通している。 In the first and sixth embodiments, the running body 200 is equipped with a power source 280, and electrical energy for driving is supplied from the power source 280 to the running device 270, lift unit 220, etc. of the running body 200. These points, including the manner in which the mounting body 300 is attached and detached in the storage facility 500, are common to the first and sixth embodiments.
第1実施形態においては、搭載体300も電源380を備え、電源380から搭載体300の駆動部340a、駆動部340b、駆動部340c、駆動部340d、駆動部340e等に向けて、駆動用の電気エネルギが供給される。走行体200に搭載体300が装着された場合であっても、走行体200から搭載体300に向けて、エネルギの伝達がなされない。 In the first embodiment, the mounting body 300 also includes a power source 380, and electrical energy for driving is supplied from the power source 380 to the drive units 340a, 340b, 340c, 340d, 340e, etc. of the mounting body 300. Even when the mounting body 300 is attached to the running body 200, no energy is transmitted from the running body 200 to the mounting body 300.
これに対し第6実施形態においては、走行体200の伝達部290は、走行体200に搭載体300が装着されると、搭載体300における第1可動具310・第2可動具320の駆動部に向けて、走行体200から駆動用のエネルギを伝達させるようになっている。また、走行体200から搭載体300への制御信号の送出が可能なように、第5実施形態の第1端部286a・第2端部386aも、備えられている。第6実施形態においては、これらの点のみ第1実施形態と異なり、他の点は第1実施形態と同じである。 In contrast to this, in the sixth embodiment, when the mounted body 300 is attached to the running body 200, the transmission section 290 of the running body 200 transmits driving energy from the running body 200 to the driving sections of the first movable device 310 and the second movable device 320 in the mounted body 300. In addition, the first end 286a and the second end 386a of the fifth embodiment are also provided so that a control signal can be sent from the running body 200 to the mounted body 300. The sixth embodiment differs from the first embodiment only in these respects, and is the same as the first embodiment in other respects.
以下、第6実施形態の第1実施形態と異なる点のみ説明する。第6実施形態において、第1実施形態等と同一・等価な構成、部位に対しては、第1実施形態等と同じ符号を付している。 Only the differences between the sixth embodiment and the first embodiment will be described below. In the sixth embodiment, the same components and parts as those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals as those in the first embodiment.
図72に示すように、走行体200は、伝達部290を備えている。伝達部290は、円柱形状のシャフト291等を有している。当該シャフト291は、車体260の上面(上端)かつ略中央部位に、設けられており、車体260から第2方向の上方に向けて突出している。シャフト291における上端部は、後述するスプラインギヤに嵌合可能となっている(図75を参照)。 As shown in FIG. 72, the running body 200 is equipped with a transmission unit 290. The transmission unit 290 has a cylindrical shaft 291 and the like. The shaft 291 is provided on the upper surface (upper end) of the vehicle body 260, approximately in the center, and protrudes upward from the vehicle body 260 in the second direction. The upper end of the shaft 291 can be fitted into a spline gear, which will be described later (see FIG. 75).
伝達部290のシャフト291における下端部は、車体260の内部に収容されている。当該下端部は、電源280の給電を受けて、アクチュエータ等の駆動に基づいて回転駆動する。なお、当該アクチュエータと伝達部290の下端部との間には、所定のギヤ機構等が介装されて、適宜減速されてもよい。これにより、伝達部290のシャフト291は、車体260に対して軸まわりに相対回転可能となっている。 The lower end of the shaft 291 of the transmission unit 290 is housed inside the vehicle body 260. The lower end receives power from the power source 280 and is driven to rotate based on the driving of an actuator or the like. Note that a specific gear mechanism or the like may be interposed between the actuator and the lower end of the transmission unit 290 to reduce the speed as appropriate. This allows the shaft 291 of the transmission unit 290 to rotate around the axis relative to the vehicle body 260.
図73に示すように、搭載体300は、被伝達部390を備えている。被伝達部390は、円形断面の嵌合部391等を有している。当該嵌合部391は、基部330の底面(下端)かつ略中央部位に、シャフト291の位置に対応するよう設けられており、基部330の底面から第2方向の上方に向けて凹んでいる。 As shown in FIG. 73, the mounting body 300 has a transmission receiving portion 390. The transmission receiving portion 390 has a fitting portion 391 with a circular cross section. The fitting portion 391 is provided on the bottom surface (lower end) and approximately in the center of the base 330 so as to correspond to the position of the shaft 291, and is recessed upward from the bottom surface of the base 330 in the second direction.
嵌合部391の内部には、スプラインギヤが同軸的に収容されており、嵌合部391を介してスプラインギヤに、シャフト291の上端部が嵌入可能となっている(図75を参照)。基部330の内部には、所定のギヤ機構、ギヤシフタ等が収容されており、これらを介して、当該スプラインギヤから、駆動部340a、駆動部340b、駆動部340c、駆動部340d、及び、駆動部340eへの、動力伝達が可能となっている。 A spline gear is coaxially housed inside fitting portion 391, and the upper end of shaft 291 can be fitted into the spline gear via fitting portion 391 (see FIG. 75). A specific gear mechanism, gear shifter, etc. are housed inside base 330, and power can be transmitted from the spline gear to drive units 340a, 340b, 340c, 340d, and 340e via these.
図74に示すように、伝達部290の駆動は、制御装置283の可動具制御部283eにより制御されるようになっている。また、第5実施形態と同様に、走行体200及び搭載体300の所定の位置に、第1端部286a及び第2端部386aが、設けられている。 As shown in FIG. 74, the drive of the transmission unit 290 is controlled by the movable member control unit 283e of the control device 283. Also, as in the fifth embodiment, a first end 286a and a second end 386a are provided at predetermined positions of the running body 200 and the mounting body 300.
第1端部286a及び第2端部386aの通電が許容される場合、搭載体300に向けて、制御装置283の制御信号が送出可能となる。例えば、駆動部340a、駆動部340b、駆動部340c、駆動部340d、及び、駆動部340eの駆動を制御するために、制御装置283の可動具制御部283eにより、被伝達部390に付随するギヤシフタ等が、制御されるように構成されてもよい。 When the first end 286a and the second end 386a are allowed to be energized, a control signal from the control device 283 can be sent to the mounting body 300. For example, in order to control the driving of the driving units 340a, 340b, 340c, 340d, and 340e, a gear shifter or the like associated with the transmitting unit 390 may be controlled by the movable tool control unit 283e of the control device 283.
図75(a)に示すように、搭載体300を支持するリフト部220が下降し、搭載体300が走行体200に装着されるものとする。このとき、伝達部290のシャフト291は、被伝達部390の嵌合部391に嵌入していき、シャフト291の先端部は、嵌合部391に同軸的に収容されたスプラインギヤに嵌合し噛合する。 As shown in FIG. 75(a), the lift unit 220 supporting the mounting body 300 is lowered, and the mounting body 300 is attached to the running body 200. At this time, the shaft 291 of the transmission unit 290 is fitted into the fitting portion 391 of the transmitted part 390, and the tip of the shaft 291 is fitted into and meshed with the spline gear housed coaxially in the fitting portion 391.
これにより、伝達部290のシャフト291が回転すると、シャフト291と一体的にスプラインギヤも回転する。この回転動力は、搭載体300の基部330に内蔵されたギヤ機構、ギヤシフタ等を介して、駆動部340a、駆動部340b、駆動部340c、駆動部340d、及び、駆動部340eに向けて、伝達される。 As a result, when shaft 291 of transmission unit 290 rotates, the spline gear also rotates integrally with shaft 291. This rotational power is transmitted to drive units 340a, 340b, 340c, 340d, and 340e via a gear mechanism, gear shifter, and the like built into base 330 of mounting body 300.
図75(b)に示すように、搭載体300を支持するリフト部220が上昇し、搭載体300が走行体200から脱離されるものとする。このとき、伝達部290のシャフト291は、被伝達部390の嵌合部391から抜去されていき、シャフト291の先端部と、スプラインギヤとの嵌合及び噛合が、解除される。これにより、駆動部340a、駆動部340b、駆動部340c、駆動部340d、及び、駆動部340eに向けた、駆動力の伝達も解除される。 As shown in FIG. 75(b), the lift unit 220 supporting the mounting body 300 rises, and the mounting body 300 is detached from the running body 200. At this time, the shaft 291 of the transmission unit 290 is removed from the engagement unit 391 of the transmitted unit 390, and the engagement and meshing between the tip of the shaft 291 and the spline gear is released. This also releases the transmission of driving force to the drive units 340a, 340b, 340c, 340d, and 340e.
<伝達部の変形例>
本実施形態においては、伝達部290は、シャフト291、各種ギヤ等の機構を介して、第1可動具310・第2可動具320の駆動部に向けて、エネルギを伝達するようになっている。これに代えて、例えば、伝達部290は、流体を介して、第1可動具310・第2可動具320の駆動部に向けて、エネルギを伝達するようになっていてもよい。当該流体としては、例えば、油圧用のオイル等を用い、走行体200から搭載体300に向かう油圧回路が、形成されるようにしてもよい。
<Modifications of the Transmission Section>
In this embodiment, the transmission unit 290 transmits energy to the drive units of the first movable tool 310 and the second movable tool 320 via mechanisms such as the shaft 291 and various gears. Alternatively, for example, the transmission unit 290 may transmit energy to the drive units of the first movable tool 310 and the second movable tool 320 via a fluid. For example, hydraulic oil may be used as the fluid, and a hydraulic circuit may be formed from the traveling body 200 to the mounting body 300.
この場合、図76に示すように、例えば、伝達部290は、シャフト291に代えて、配管部292を備え、被伝達部390は、スプラインギヤ等の機構に代えて、流路部392を備えていてもよい。配管部292は、被伝達部390の嵌合部391に嵌入可能となっている。また、配管部292・流路部392は、それぞれ油圧用のオイルが連通可能となっている。 In this case, as shown in FIG. 76, for example, the transmitting part 290 may have a piping part 292 instead of the shaft 291, and the transmitted part 390 may have a flow path part 392 instead of a mechanism such as a spline gear. The piping part 292 can be fitted into a fitting part 391 of the transmitted part 390. Furthermore, the piping part 292 and the flow path part 392 can each communicate with hydraulic oil.
配管部292は、円筒形状を呈しており、第2方向の上方に向かって突出している。配管部292の側面には、オイルの出入口となる開口端が、設けられている。走行体200には、油圧ポンプ、電磁バルブを有する油圧回路が設けられ、その端部が配管部292の開口端となるよう、構成されていてもよい。 The piping section 292 has a cylindrical shape and protrudes upward in the second direction. An open end that serves as an inlet and outlet for oil is provided on the side of the piping section 292. The running body 200 may be provided with a hydraulic circuit having a hydraulic pump and an electromagnetic valve, and the end of the hydraulic circuit may be configured to serve as the open end of the piping section 292.
流路部392は、基部330の内部に形成されている。被伝達部390の嵌合部391における内壁面には、流路部392の開口端が設けられている。配管部292が嵌合部391に嵌入された場合には、それぞれの開口端が重なり合うよう、各開口端の位置が調整されている。また、搭載体300の駆動部340a、駆動部340b、駆動部340c、駆動部340d、及び、駆動部340eは、それぞれ油圧シリンダとなっており、流路部392は、切替用のスプール等を介して、各油圧シリンダと接続されていてもよい。 The flow path section 392 is formed inside the base section 330. An open end of the flow path section 392 is provided on the inner wall surface of the fitting section 391 of the transmission receiving section 390. When the piping section 292 is fitted into the fitting section 391, the positions of the respective open ends are adjusted so that the respective open ends overlap. In addition, the driving section 340a, the driving section 340b, the driving section 340c, the driving section 340d, and the driving section 340e of the mounting body 300 are each a hydraulic cylinder, and the flow path section 392 may be connected to each hydraulic cylinder via a switching spool or the like.
図76(a)に示すように、搭載体300を支持するリフト部220が下降し、搭載体300が走行体200に装着されるものとする。このとき、伝達部290の配管部292は、被伝達部390の嵌合部391に嵌入していき、配管部292の開口端は、流路部392の開口端と重なりあう。配管部292及び流路部392の間における、オイルの流通が許容されるようになる。 As shown in FIG. 76(a), the lift section 220 supporting the mounting body 300 is lowered, and the mounting body 300 is attached to the running body 200. At this time, the piping section 292 of the transmitting section 290 fits into the fitting section 391 of the transmitted section 390, and the open end of the piping section 292 overlaps with the open end of the flow path section 392. Oil is allowed to flow between the piping section 292 and the flow path section 392.
これにより、油圧用ポンプが駆動すると、加圧されたオイルが、配管部292及び流路部392を流通する。この圧力は、配管部292及び流路部392を含む油圧回路を介して、駆動部340a、駆動部340b、駆動部340c、駆動部340d、及び、駆動部340eに向けて、伝達される。 As a result, when the hydraulic pump is driven, pressurized oil flows through piping section 292 and flow path section 392. This pressure is transmitted to driving section 340a, driving section 340b, driving section 340c, driving section 340d, and driving section 340e via the hydraulic circuit including piping section 292 and flow path section 392.
図76(b)に示すように、搭載体300を支持するリフト部220が上昇し、搭載体300が走行体200から脱離されるものとする。このとき、伝達部290の配管部292は、被伝達部390の嵌合部391から抜去されていき、配管部292及び流路部392のオイルの流通が遮断される。これにより、駆動部340a、駆動部340b、駆動部340c、駆動部340d、及び、駆動部340eに向けた、圧力の伝達も解除される。 As shown in FIG. 76(b), the lift section 220 supporting the mounting body 300 rises, and the mounting body 300 is detached from the running body 200. At this time, the piping section 292 of the transmission section 290 is removed from the fitting section 391 of the transmission receiving section 390, and the flow of oil through the piping section 292 and the flow path section 392 is cut off. This also stops the transmission of pressure to the drive section 340a, the drive section 340b, the drive section 340c, the drive section 340d, and the drive section 340e.
また、これに代えて、例えば、伝達部290は、電気又は磁気を介して、第1可動具310・第2可動具320の駆動部に向けて、エネルギを伝達するようになっていてもよい。この場合、図77に示すように、例えば、伝達部290は、シャフト291に代えて、第5実施形態の第1端部286bを備え、被伝達部390は、嵌合部391に代えて、第5実施形態の第2端部386bを備えてもよい(図69、及び、図70を参照)。 Alternatively, for example, the transmission unit 290 may transmit energy to the drive units of the first movable device 310 and the second movable device 320 via electricity or magnetism. In this case, as shown in FIG. 77, for example, the transmission unit 290 may include the first end 286b of the fifth embodiment instead of the shaft 291, and the transmitted unit 390 may include the second end 386b of the fifth embodiment instead of the engagement unit 391 (see FIG. 69 and FIG. 70).
第1端部286b及び第2端部386bの間において、電気を介してエネルギが伝達される場合、図69(a)に示すように、搭載体300の装着時には、各端子が接触している状態が維持される。これにより、駆動用の電気エネルギが、駆動部340a、駆動部340b、駆動部340c、駆動部340d、及び、駆動部340eに向けて、伝達される。 When energy is transmitted between the first end 286b and the second end 386b via electricity, as shown in FIG. 69(a), when the mounting body 300 is attached, the terminals are maintained in contact. This allows the electrical energy for driving to be transmitted to the driving units 340a, 340b, 340c, 340d, and 340e.
図69(b)に示すように、搭載体300の脱離時には、各端子は接触していない状態が維持される。これにより、駆動部340a、駆動部340b、駆動部340c、駆動部340d、及び、駆動部340eに向けた、電気エネルギの伝達が解除される。 As shown in FIG. 69(b), when the mounting body 300 is detached, the terminals are maintained in a non-contact state. This stops the transmission of electrical energy to the drive units 340a, 340b, 340c, 340d, and 340e.
第1端部286b及び第2端部386bの間において、磁気を介してエネルギが伝達される場合、図70(a)に示すように、搭載体300の装着時には、一方のコイルから他方のコイルへ、磁場が到達する状態が維持される。これにより、駆動用の電気エネルギが、駆動部340a、駆動部340b、駆動部340c、駆動部340d、及び、駆動部340eに向けて、磁気を介して伝達される。 When energy is transmitted between first end 286b and second end 386b via magnetism, as shown in FIG. 70(a), when mounting body 300 is attached, a state in which a magnetic field reaches from one coil to the other coil is maintained. This allows electric energy for driving to be transmitted via magnetism to drive units 340a, 340b, 340c, 340d, and 340e.
図70(b)に示すように、搭載体300の脱離時には、一方のコイルから他方のコイルへ、磁場が到達しない状態が維持される。これにより、駆動部340a、駆動部340b、駆動部340c、駆動部340d、及び、駆動部340eに向けた、電気エネルギの磁気を介した伝達が解除される。 As shown in FIG. 70(b), when the mounting body 300 is detached, a state in which the magnetic field does not reach from one coil to the other coil is maintained. This causes the magnetic transmission of electrical energy to the driving units 340a, 340b, 340c, 340d, and 340e to be terminated.
<アタッチメントの変形例>
本実施形態においては、走行体200に搭載体300が装着されるようになっており、搭載体300としては、装着時にバックホーとして機能するアタッチメント300が用いられる。これに代えて、例えば、装着時に人を運ぶモビリティとして機能するアタッチメント300を、用いてもよい。
<Modifications of Attachment>
In this embodiment, the carrier 300 is attached to the traveling body 200, and an attachment 300 that functions as a backhoe when attached is used as the carrier 300. Alternatively, for example, an attachment 300 that functions as a mobility for carrying people when attached may be used.
図78、及び、図79に示すように、アタッチメント300は、筐体部350、座席部351、及び、ハンドル352を備えている。なお、当該アタッチメント300は、電源を備えていない。筐体部350は、略直方体形状を呈している。筐体部350は、平面視において、長辺が車長方向に沿い、且つ、短辺が車幅方向に沿うよう、構成されている。 As shown in Figures 78 and 79, the attachment 300 includes a housing 350, a seat 351, and a handle 352. The attachment 300 does not include a power source. The housing 350 has a generally rectangular parallelepiped shape. In a plan view, the housing 350 is configured so that its long sides run along the vehicle length direction and its short sides run along the vehicle width direction.
筐体部350の上側は解放されており、筐体部350の内部に、座席部351が設けられている。座席部351は、背もたれの傾斜が調整可能に構成されている。このため、乗員は、座位又は臥位にて、座席部351に乗り込むことができる。座席部351の車幅方向の両側において、筐体部350の凹部353が形成されている。乗員は、凹部353をステップとして、両側の各凹部353に各足を付けつつ、座席部351を跨いで乗り込むことができる。 The upper side of the housing part 350 is open, and a seat part 351 is provided inside the housing part 350. The seat part 351 is configured so that the inclination of the backrest can be adjusted. Therefore, the occupant can get into the seat part 351 in a seated or lying position. Recesses 353 are formed in the housing part 350 on both sides of the seat part 351 in the vehicle width direction. The occupant can straddle the seat part 351, using the recesses 353 as steps, and place their feet on each recess 353 on both sides to get into the vehicle.
筐体部350の前端上側には、ハンドル352が設けられている。乗員は、走行中に、ハンドル352を把持できるようになっている。ハンドル352、及び、座席部351の間には、床部354が形成されている。乗員は、床部354に両足を付けつつ、立位にて乗り込むことができる。 A handle 352 is provided on the upper front end of the housing 350. The occupant can grip the handle 352 while driving. A floor 354 is formed between the handle 352 and the seat 351. The occupant can get in while standing, with both feet on the floor 354.
筐体部350の下端の底面は、走行体200の搭載面210に対向する。当該底面への支持、リフト作動、係合、及び、固定の態様は、上述したものと同様である。即ち、アタッチメント300の着脱の態様は、上述したものと同様である。当該アタッチメント300は、走行体200の搭載面210に装着された状態において、人が、座位、立位、臥位、及び、跨った状態の何れかで、搭載可能に構成される。 The bottom surface of the lower end of the housing 350 faces the mounting surface 210 of the running body 200. The manner of support, lift operation, engagement, and fixation to the bottom surface are the same as those described above. In other words, the manner of attachment and detachment of the attachment 300 is the same as those described above. When the attachment 300 is mounted on the mounting surface 210 of the running body 200, it is configured so that it can be mounted by a person in any of the following positions: sitting, standing, lying down, and straddling.
搭載面210に装着されたアタッチメント300に、人が乗員として搭載された状態で、走行体200がアタッチメント300と一体的に走行することで、人も移動可能となる。即ち、このように構成されたアタッチメント300を用いることで、移動体100が、人を運ぶモビリティとして機能する。 When a person is mounted as a passenger on the attachment 300 mounted on the mounting surface 210, the running body 200 runs together with the attachment 300, allowing the person to move. In other words, by using the attachment 300 configured in this way, the moving body 100 functions as a mobility that transports people.
[第7実施形態]
本発明の第7実施形態に係る移動体100においては、搭載体300として、装着時に移動式の温冷庫として機能するアタッチメント300が用いられる。第7実施形態は、この点で上述した第1実施形態と異なる。
[Seventh embodiment]
In the movable body 100 according to the seventh embodiment of the present invention, an attachment 300 that functions as a movable hot/cold box when attached is used as the mounting body 300. The seventh embodiment differs from the above-described first embodiment in this respect.
第1、第7実施形態においては、アタッチメント300が、走行体200に対して着脱可能となっている。保管庫500での搭載体300の装着及び脱着の態様も含め、これらの点は、第1、第7実施形態で共通している。 In the first and seventh embodiments, the attachment 300 is detachable from the running body 200. These points, including the manner in which the mounting body 300 is attached and detached in the storage facility 500, are common to the first and seventh embodiments.
第1実施形態においては、搭載体300として、装着時にバックホーとして機能するアタッチメント300が用いられる。当該アタッチメント300の外郭の構造や、当該外郭と車体260の外端との位置関係、収容機能等は、任意である。 In the first embodiment, an attachment 300 that functions as a backhoe when attached is used as the mounting body 300. The structure of the outer shell of the attachment 300, the positional relationship between the outer shell and the outer end of the vehicle body 260, the storage function, etc. are arbitrary.
これに対し第7実施形態においては、アタッチメント300が、外郭部360、及び、収容部361を、備えている。外郭部360は、アタッチメント300の装着時に、平面視において車体260の外端よりも外側に位置するよう構成されている。収容部361は、外郭部360よりも内側に物資を収容可能に構成されている。第7実施形態においては、これらの点のみ第1実施形態と異なり、他の点は第1実施形態と同じである。 In contrast, in the seventh embodiment, the attachment 300 has an outer shell 360 and a storage section 361. The outer shell 360 is configured to be located outside the outer end of the vehicle body 260 in a plan view when the attachment 300 is attached. The storage section 361 is configured to be able to store materials inside the outer shell 360. The seventh embodiment differs from the first embodiment in these respects only, and is the same as the first embodiment in other respects.
以下、第7実施形態の第1実施形態と異なる点のみ説明する。第7実施形態において、第1実施形態等と同一・等価な構成、部位に対しては、第1実施形態等と同じ符号を付している。 Only the differences between the seventh embodiment and the first embodiment will be described below. In the seventh embodiment, the same components and parts as those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals as those in the first embodiment.
図80、図81、図82、及び、図83に示すように、本実施形態のアタッチメント300は、直方体形状の筐体となるよう構成されている。当該筐体は、前壁部360a、側壁部360b、後壁部360c、及び、底部360dを備えている。底部360dは、矩形の板状を呈しており、その四辺に対応するよう、前壁部360a、側壁部360b、及び、後壁部360cに囲まれている。これら筐体を構成する部位は、断熱性の材料で構成されてもよい。 As shown in Figures 80, 81, 82, and 83, the attachment 300 of this embodiment is configured to have a rectangular parallelepiped housing. The housing has a front wall 360a, a side wall 360b, a rear wall 360c, and a bottom 360d. The bottom 360d has a rectangular plate shape, and is surrounded by the front wall 360a, the side wall 360b, and the rear wall 360c so as to correspond to its four sides. These parts that make up the housing may be made of a heat-insulating material.
底部360dは、アタッチメント300全体において、若干底上げされている。アタッチメント300は、底部360dを境にして、下側及び上側が区画されるようになっている。アタッチメント300の下側においては、底部360dよりも下方に向かって、前壁部360a、側壁部360b、及び、後壁部360cが、伸長している。 The bottom 360d is slightly raised across the entire attachment 300. The bottom 360d is used as a boundary to divide the attachment 300 into a lower side and an upper side. On the lower side of the attachment 300, the front wall 360a, the side wall 360b, and the rear wall 360c extend downward from the bottom 360d.
アタッチメント300を走行体200に装着する場合、底部360dの下面と、走行体200の上端における搭載面210と、が対向する。底部360dの下面においては、リフト部220に対応する位置に、嵌入部位232が設けられている(図83を参照)。装着時には、リフト部220及び嵌入部位232を係合させて、底部360dを搭載面210に近接させる。これにより、走行体200は、アタッチメント300の下側に固定されるようになっている。 When the attachment 300 is attached to the running body 200, the underside of the bottom 360d faces the mounting surface 210 at the upper end of the running body 200. An insertion portion 232 is provided on the underside of the bottom 360d at a position corresponding to the lift portion 220 (see FIG. 83). When attaching, the lift portion 220 and the insertion portion 232 are engaged to bring the bottom 360d close to the mounting surface 210. This allows the running body 200 to be fixed to the underside of the attachment 300.
アタッチメント300が装着された状態においては、走行体200の大部分は、底部360d、前壁部360a、側壁部360b、及び、後壁部360cにて覆われるようになっている。より具体的には、車体260の車長方向における前端・後端は、前壁部360a・後壁部360cの内側に、それぞれ対向する。車体260の車幅方向における両端、及び、前後の走行装置270の両端は、両側の側壁部360bの内側に、それぞれ対向する(図84を参照)。なお、底部360dの下面は、車体260の上面全体、及び、前後の走行装置270の上側に、それぞれ対向する。 When the attachment 300 is attached, most of the running body 200 is covered by the bottom 360d, the front wall 360a, the side wall 360b, and the rear wall 360c. More specifically, the front and rear ends of the body 260 in the vehicle length direction face the inside of the front wall 360a and the rear wall 360c, respectively. Both ends of the body 260 in the vehicle width direction and both ends of the front and rear running devices 270 face the inside of the side wall 360b on both sides, respectively (see Figure 84). The lower surface of the bottom 360d faces the entire upper surface of the body 260 and the upper sides of the front and rear running devices 270, respectively.
図84に示すように、アタッチメント300(搭載体300)が、搭載面210に装着された場合に、アタッチメント300、及び、車体260の位置関係は、以下のようになる。前壁部360a、側壁部360b、及び、後壁部360cは、車体260の外端よりも外側に位置する。底部360dは、走行装置270の第2方向における上方に位置する。即ち、本実施形態においては、前壁部360a、側壁部360b、後壁部360c、及び、底部360dが、外郭部360に相当する。 As shown in FIG. 84, when the attachment 300 (mounting body 300) is mounted on the mounting surface 210, the positional relationship between the attachment 300 and the vehicle body 260 is as follows. The front wall portion 360a, the side wall portion 360b, and the rear wall portion 360c are located outside the outer end of the vehicle body 260. The bottom portion 360d is located above the traveling device 270 in the second direction. That is, in this embodiment, the front wall portion 360a, the side wall portion 360b, the rear wall portion 360c, and the bottom portion 360d correspond to the outer shell portion 360.
このように外郭部360を構成することで、走行体200を全体的に保護することができる。外郭部360そのものが、アタッチメント300の外側を兼ねることができるため、別途、走行装置270に対して、ガードやフェンダーを付加する必要がなくなる。このため、移動体100の全体として、まとまりのある意匠を実現できる。 By configuring the outer shell 360 in this manner, the running body 200 can be protected as a whole. Because the outer shell 360 itself can also serve as the outside of the attachment 300, there is no need to add separate guards or fenders to the running device 270. This allows the mobile body 100 to have a cohesive design as a whole.
走行体200における車体260の前端には、ビームを外側に向けて発する電気機器が、設けられている。本実施形態においては、当該電気機器は、上述したセンサ282であるが、検知用のビームを外側に向けて発する測域センサ又は距離センサ(測距センサ)、視認用のビームを外側に向けて発する光源の何れかであってもよい。 An electrical device that emits a beam outward is provided at the front end of the vehicle body 260 of the running body 200. In this embodiment, the electrical device is the sensor 282 described above, but it may also be a range sensor or distance sensor (distance measurement sensor) that emits a detection beam outward, or a light source that emits a visibility beam outward.
図83、図84、及び、図85に示すように、外郭部360は、透過部362を備えている。透過部362は、アタッチメント300(搭載体300)が、搭載面210に装着された場合に、平面視においてセンサ282よりも外側に位置し、且つ、センサ282から発せられたビームの外側への透過を許容するよう、構成されている。 As shown in Figures 83, 84, and 85, the outer shell 360 has a transparent portion 362. The transparent portion 362 is positioned outside the sensor 282 in a plan view when the attachment 300 (mounting body 300) is mounted on the mounting surface 210, and is configured to allow the beam emitted from the sensor 282 to pass outside.
より具体的には、透過部362は、前壁部360aに設けられ、その内側が、センサ282及び車体260の前端に対向するようになっている。透過部362は、前壁部360aの全体に対して、車幅方向中央かつ下側に、配置されていてもよい。透過部362の前壁部360aに対して占める領域は、センサ282のビーム投射影の断面積よりも、大きくなるよう調整されてもよい。 More specifically, the transparent portion 362 is provided on the front wall portion 360a, and its inner side faces the sensor 282 and the front end of the vehicle body 260. The transparent portion 362 may be disposed at the center and lower side in the vehicle width direction with respect to the entire front wall portion 360a. The area that the transparent portion 362 occupies on the front wall portion 360a may be adjusted to be larger than the cross-sectional area of the beam projection shadow of the sensor 282.
透過部362を構成する材料は、当該ビームが透過可能なものであればよく、ビーム強度や波長に応じて、変更可能である。また、透過部362は、前壁部360aにおける貫通孔であって、当該ビームが貫通することで透過可能となっていてもよい。 The material constituting the transparent portion 362 may be any material that allows the beam to pass through, and may be changed depending on the beam intensity and wavelength. The transparent portion 362 may also be a through hole in the front wall portion 360a, and may be transparent when the beam passes through it.
図80、図82、及び、図85に示すように、アタッチメント300において、底部360dを境に区画される上側に、収容部361が備えられている。収容部361は、底部360dを下端として、前壁部360a、側壁部360b、及び、後壁部360cに囲まれており、筐体の内部空間として構成されている。即ち、収容部361は、外郭部360よりも内側に、物資を収容可能に構成されている。 As shown in Figures 80, 82, and 85, the attachment 300 is provided with a storage section 361 on the upper side, which is partitioned by the bottom 360d. The storage section 361 is surrounded by the front wall 360a, the side wall 360b, and the rear wall 360c, with the bottom 360d as its lower end, and is configured as the internal space of the housing. In other words, the storage section 361 is configured to be able to store materials inside the outer shell 360.
収容部361においては、アタッチメント300の上端に形成された矩形開口を介して、収容部361での物資の収容が可能となっている。また、当該矩形開口を介して、収容部361にて収容されている物資の取り出しが可能となっている。なお、当該矩形開口は、図示しない蓋等により閉塞可能となっていてもよい。 In the storage section 361, materials can be stored through a rectangular opening formed at the upper end of the attachment 300. In addition, the materials stored in the storage section 361 can be removed through this rectangular opening. Note that this rectangular opening may be capable of being closed by a lid or the like (not shown).
また、収容部361は、収容された物資を冷却又は加熱可能に構成されている。より具体的には、アタッチメント300に、温調装置370が内蔵されていてもよい。温調装置370は、例えば、ペルチェ素子、電気ヒータ、ヒートポンプ、ファン等で構成されてもよく、収容部361の物資に対し、温冷風の供給が可能となっていてもよい。 Furthermore, the storage section 361 is configured to be able to cool or heat the stored material. More specifically, the attachment 300 may have a built-in temperature adjustment device 370. The temperature adjustment device 370 may be configured, for example, with a Peltier element, an electric heater, a heat pump, a fan, etc., and may be capable of supplying hot or cold air to the material in the storage section 361.
図86に示すように、走行体200の制御装置283は、更に、温度制御部283gを備えている。温度制御部283gは、温調装置370にて供給される温冷風の温度、風量等を調整するよう、温調装置370を制御する。なお、本実施形態においては、アタッチメント300に、電源が備えられていない。この場合、上述した第6実施形態の変形例と同様に、走行体200に、第1端部286a・第1端部286bが備えられ、アタッチメント300に、第2端部386a・第2端部386bが備えられていてもよい(図77を参照)。 As shown in FIG. 86, the control device 283 of the running body 200 further includes a temperature control unit 283g. The temperature control unit 283g controls the temperature control device 370 to adjust the temperature and air volume of the hot and cold air supplied by the temperature control device 370. In this embodiment, the attachment 300 does not include a power source. In this case, as in the modified example of the sixth embodiment described above, the running body 200 may be provided with the first end 286a and the first end 286b, and the attachment 300 may be provided with the second end 386a and the second end 386b (see FIG. 77).
走行体200にアタッチメント300が装着されている場合に、走行体200の制御装置283から、第1端部286a・第2端部386aを介して、温調装置370に向けて、制御信号が送出されるようになっている。走行体200の電源280から、第1端部286b・第2端部386bを介して、温調装置370に向けて、温冷風の供給用の電気エネルギが供給されるようになっている。 When the attachment 300 is attached to the running body 200, a control signal is sent from the control device 283 of the running body 200 to the temperature adjustment device 370 via the first end 286a and the second end 386a. Electrical energy for supplying hot and cold air is supplied from the power source 280 of the running body 200 to the temperature adjustment device 370 via the first end 286b and the second end 386b.
搭載面210に装着されたアタッチメント300に、物資が収容部361に収容された状態で、走行体200がアタッチメント300と一体的に走行することで、物資を温調しつつ移動可能となる。即ち、このように構成されたアタッチメント300を用いることで、移動体100が、移動式の温冷庫として機能する。 When the attachment 300 is mounted on the mounting surface 210 and supplies are stored in the storage section 361, the running body 200 runs together with the attachment 300, allowing the supplies to be moved while controlling their temperature. In other words, by using the attachment 300 configured in this way, the moving body 100 functions as a mobile hot/cold storage unit.
<外郭部の変形例>
本実施形態においては、搭載体300として、装着時に移動式の温冷庫として機能するアタッチメント300が用いられ、当該アタッチメントに外郭部360が備えられている。これに代えて、搭載体300として、バックホーとして機能するアタッチメント300が用いられ、当該アタッチメントに外郭部360が備えられてもよい。
<Modifications of Outer Shell>
In this embodiment, an attachment 300 that functions as a mobile hot/cold storage unit when attached is used as the mounting body 300, and the attachment is provided with an outer casing 360. Alternatively, an attachment 300 that functions as a backhoe may be used as the mounting body 300, and the attachment may be provided with an outer casing 360.
図87、及び、図88に示すように、外郭部360は、第1実施形態の搭載体300の構成に、追加されている。搭載体300が走行体に装着された場合、外郭部360は、平面視において車体260の外端よりも外側に位置し、且つ、走行装置270の第2方向の上方に位置するようになっている。 As shown in Figures 87 and 88, the outer casing 360 is added to the configuration of the mounted body 300 of the first embodiment. When the mounted body 300 is attached to the running body, the outer casing 360 is located outside the outer end of the vehicle body 260 in a plan view, and is located above the running device 270 in the second direction.
より具体的には、外郭部360は、4つに分割されており、搭載体300の基部330において、前輪271及び後輪272に対応する位置に、1つずつ配置されている。外郭部360は、前輪271及び後輪272の円周にそれぞれ沿うように、湾曲していてもよい。 More specifically, the outer shell 360 is divided into four parts, and each part is disposed at a position corresponding to the front wheel 271 and the rear wheel 272 on the base 330 of the mounting body 300. The outer shell 360 may be curved so as to follow the circumference of the front wheel 271 and the rear wheel 272, respectively.
搭載体300が装着されると、外郭部360は、前輪271及び後輪272の上側を覆うように位置する。このとき、外郭部360は、平面視において、車体260の車幅方向の両側端よりも外側に位置する。また、平面視において、外郭部360が占める領域は、前輪271及び後輪272の領域を、それぞれ包含している。 When the mounting body 300 is attached, the outer shell 360 is positioned so as to cover the upper sides of the front wheels 271 and the rear wheels 272. At this time, the outer shell 360 is positioned outboard of both side ends of the vehicle body 260 in the vehicle width direction in a plan view. Also, in a plan view, the area occupied by the outer shell 360 includes the areas of the front wheels 271 and the rear wheels 272, respectively.
このように外郭部360を構成することで、前輪271及び後輪272に対して、外郭部360をフェンダーとして機能させることができる。走行装置270の車輪ごとに、外郭部360が配置されるため、外郭部360の領域を必要最低限とすることができる。このため、搭載体300の可動具等の作動を阻害することなく、コンポの配置や設計の自由度を大きくすることができる。 By configuring the outer casing 360 in this manner, it is possible to make the outer casing 360 function as a fender for the front wheels 271 and the rear wheels 272. Since the outer casing 360 is arranged for each wheel of the running device 270, the area of the outer casing 360 can be reduced to the minimum necessary. This allows for greater freedom in component placement and design without impeding the operation of the movable parts of the mounting body 300, etc.
[搭載体の変形例]
上記各実施形態においては、各搭載体300が上述したようにそれぞれ構成されているが、これらに代えて、各搭載体300の構成として、種々の態様が採られてもよい。例えば、図89、及び、図90に示すように、搭載体300が、サーチライトSLを備えていてもよい。この場合、サーチライトSLは、搭載体300における上部に位置し、第1方向の前方に向けて、ライトを照射するようになっていてもよい。移動体100が、自動運転により巡回している場合に、サーチライトSLは、前方の対象物を検知した際、ライトの照射が実行されるようにしてもよい。
[Modification of the mounting body]
In each of the above-mentioned embodiments, each mounted body 300 is configured as described above, but instead of these, various aspects may be adopted as the configuration of each mounted body 300. For example, as shown in Fig. 89 and Fig. 90, the mounted body 300 may be equipped with a search light SL. In this case, the search light SL may be located at the upper part of the mounted body 300 and may be configured to irradiate light toward the front in the first direction. When the moving body 100 is patrolling by automatic driving, the search light SL may be configured to irradiate light when it detects an object in front.
図89に示すように、例えば、本変形例の移動体100が、居住地周辺の予め規定された経路を巡回するように、夜間に自動運転させておいてもよい。この場合、不審者等を検知すると、サーチライトSLから不審者等に向けてライトが照射される。図90に示すように、例えば、本変形例の移動体100が、農地周辺の予め規定された経路を巡回するように、夜間に自動運転させておいてもよい。この場合、害獣者等を検知すると、サーチライトSLから害獣者等に向けてライトが照射される。このように、サーチライトSLのライト照射により、移動体100に防犯、監視等の機能を持たせることができる。 As shown in FIG. 89, for example, the mobile body 100 of this modified example may be operated automatically at night to patrol a predefined route around a residential area. In this case, if a suspicious person or the like is detected, a light is shone from the searchlight SL towards the suspicious person or the like. As shown in FIG. 90, for example, the mobile body 100 of this modified example may be operated automatically at night to patrol a predefined route around farmland. In this case, if a pest or the like is detected, a light is shone from the searchlight SL towards the pest or the like. In this way, the light from the searchlight SL can be used to give the mobile body 100 functions such as crime prevention and surveillance.
[まとめ:出願1]
移動体100は、第1方向に走行可能であり、前記第1方向に対して上方を向く第2方向に向かう搭載面210を備えた走行体200と、前記搭載面210に対して着脱可能に構成され、前記搭載面210に装着され前記走行体200に搭載されている場合には前記走行体と一体的に移動し、前記搭載面210から脱離され前記走行体200に搭載されていない場合には前記走行体200とは別体的に配置される搭載体300と、前記走行体200及び前記搭載体300のうち何れか一方に設けられ、前記搭載体300を支持しつつ、前記搭載面210に対し、前記第2方向又は前記第2方向と反対の第3方向へ前記搭載体300を移動可能に構成されたリフト部220と、を備える(請求項1)。
[Summary: Application 1]
The moving body 100 comprises a running body 200 capable of running in a first direction and having a mounting surface 210 facing a second direction facing upward relative to the first direction, a mounting body 300 configured to be attached and detached to the mounting surface 210 and moving integrally with the running body when attached to the mounting surface 210 and mounted on the running body 200, and arranged separately from the running body 200 when detached from the mounting surface 210 and not mounted on the running body 200, and a lift section 220 provided on either the running body 200 or the mounting body 300 and configured to support the mounting body 300 and move the mounting body 300 relative to the mounting surface 210 in the second direction or a third direction opposite to the second direction (Claim 1).
これによれば、搭載面210を、搭載体300の装着に適した走行体200の部位とすることができる。例えば、搭載面210を、搭載体300の基部330の底面と、略平行になるよう対向させ、当該底面と近接・接面可能に構成することができる。従って、配置されている搭載体300を、走行体200の搭載面210に、確実に装着できる。また、走行体200から脱離させた搭載体300を、所望の配置位置に配置することができる。例えば、搭載体300の配置位置を、次回の搭載体300の装着が円滑に実行できるよう、走行体200よりも上方の位置であって、搭載体300の底面が略水平を維持可能となる位置、とすることができる。従って、搭載体300の装着、及び、搭載体300の脱離の両方を、適切に実行できる。 This allows the mounting surface 210 to be a portion of the running body 200 suitable for mounting the mounting body 300. For example, the mounting surface 210 can be configured to face the bottom surface of the base 330 of the mounting body 300 so as to be approximately parallel to the bottom surface, and to be able to approach and make contact with the bottom surface. Therefore, the mounted body 300 that has been placed can be reliably attached to the mounting surface 210 of the running body 200. In addition, the mounted body 300 that has been detached from the running body 200 can be placed in a desired placement position. For example, the placement position of the mounted body 300 can be set to a position above the running body 200 so that the next mounting of the mounted body 300 can be performed smoothly, and at a position where the bottom surface of the mounted body 300 can be maintained approximately horizontal. Therefore, both the mounting of the mounted body 300 and the detachment of the mounted body 300 can be performed appropriately.
また、リフト部220により、搭載体300を、走行体200に対し上下移動させて、脱離・装着させることができる。即ち、リフト部220による単純な作動により、脱離・装着を容易に実行できる。 Furthermore, the lift unit 220 allows the mounting body 300 to be moved up and down relative to the running body 200 for detachment and attachment. In other words, detachment and attachment can be easily performed by the simple operation of the lift unit 220.
移動体100は、前記走行体200及び前記搭載体300を互いに係合可能に構成され、係合して前記搭載体300が装着され、係合が解除されることで前記搭載体300が脱離する係合部230を備える(請求項2)。 The moving body 100 is configured so that the running body 200 and the mounting body 300 can be engaged with each other, and is provided with an engagement portion 230 that engages to attach the mounting body 300 and disengages to detach the mounting body 300 (Claim 2).
これによれば、装着作動(例えば、リフト部220による搭載体300の上下移動など)が実行される際、係合部230の係合により、搭載体300が移動軌道からずれることを抑制できる。従って、
搭載体300を、走行体200の搭載面210により確実に装着させることができる。また、装着完了以降においても、係合部230の係合により、装着された搭載体300が搭載面210からずれることを抑制できる。
According to this, when the mounting operation (for example, the vertical movement of the mounting body 300 by the lift unit 220) is performed, the engagement of the engagement unit 230 can prevent the mounting body 300 from deviating from the movement trajectory.
The mounting body 300 can be more reliably mounted on the mounting surface 210 of the running body 200. Even after mounting is complete, the engagement of the engaging portion 230 can prevent the mounted body 300 from shifting from the mounting surface 210.
前記リフト部220は、前記係合部230の嵌入部位232に向かって突出し、前記係合部230の嵌入部位232は、前記走行体200及び前記搭載体300のうち何れか他方の前記リフト部220に対応する箇所に設けられ、前記突出する前記リフト部220が嵌入可能な凹み形状であって、前記リフト部220が嵌入する方向に沿って縮径する部位を有する形状を呈しており、前記リフト部220に嵌入されることで係合する(請求項3)。 The lift portion 220 protrudes toward the fitting portion 232 of the engagement portion 230, and the fitting portion 232 of the engagement portion 230 is provided at a location corresponding to the lift portion 220 of the other of the running body 200 and the mounting body 300, and has a recessed shape into which the protruding lift portion 220 can fit, and has a shape having a portion whose diameter decreases along the direction in which the lift portion 220 fits, and is engaged by being fitted into the lift portion 220 (Claim 3).
これによれば、嵌入部位232へリフト部220を嵌入させる際、仮に、嵌入部位232・リフト部220のそれぞれの軸がずれている場合であっても、特有の縮径形状にてリフト部220が案内されて、自動的に各軸が一致するよう、リフト部220を嵌入させることができる。従って、より確実に、係合を達成できる。 As a result, when the lift portion 220 is inserted into the insertion portion 232, even if the axes of the insertion portion 232 and the lift portion 220 are misaligned, the lift portion 220 is guided by the unique reduced diameter shape, and the lift portion 220 can be inserted so that the axes are automatically aligned. This makes it possible to achieve a more reliable engagement.
移動体100は、前記搭載体300を前記走行体200に固定可能に構成され、固定して前記搭載体300の前記走行体200に対する相対移動が規制され、固定が解除されることで前記相対移動が許容される固定部240a・固定部240bを備えている(請求項4)。 The moving body 100 is configured so that the mounting body 300 can be fixed to the running body 200, and includes fixing parts 240a and 240b that restrict the relative movement of the mounting body 300 with respect to the running body 200 when fixed, and allow the relative movement when released (Claim 4).
これによれば、装着した搭載体300を搭載面210に固定でき、移動体100の走行や作業に伴って、搭載体300に力が作用した場合であっても、搭載体300が搭載面210からずれたり、搭載体300が意図せず脱離することを抑制できる。 This allows the mounted body 300 to be fixed to the mounting surface 210, and even if a force acts on the mounted body 300 as the mobile body 100 travels or operates, it is possible to prevent the mounted body 300 from shifting from the mounting surface 210 or becoming unintentionally detached.
前記固定部240bは、前記リフト部220の設置箇所とは異なる箇所に設けられ、前記走行体200、及び、前記搭載体300の間において磁気に基づく吸着力を発生可能に構成され、前記吸着力の作用にて、前記搭載体300を前記走行体200に固定する(請求項5)。 The fixing portion 240b is provided at a location different from the location where the lift portion 220 is installed, and is configured to be capable of generating an adhesive force based on magnetism between the running body 200 and the mounting body 300, and the mounting body 300 is fixed to the running body 200 by the action of the adhesive force (claim 5).
これによれば、固定部240bの固定作用は、磁気に基づいているため、固定のための機構や可動部等が不要となる。このため、固定部240bを自在に設置することができる。従って、搭載体300の固定にあたり、固定部240bを有効な場所に設置できる。また、リフト部220による係合・固定の機能と相乗させることができる。以上より、搭載体300をより確実に固定できる。 As a result, the fixing action of the fixing part 240b is based on magnetism, so no fixing mechanism or movable part is required. This allows the fixing part 240b to be installed freely. Therefore, when fixing the mounting body 300, the fixing part 240b can be installed in an effective location. This can also be used in conjunction with the engagement and fixing function of the lift part 220. As a result, the mounting body 300 can be fixed more reliably.
前記走行体200は、第1電気機器と、前記第1電気機器と電気的に接続された第1端部286と、を備え、前記搭載体300は、第2電気機器と、前記第2電気機器と電気的に接続され、前記搭載体300が前記搭載面210に装着された場合に、前記第1端部286との接触又は非接触での通電が許容されて、前記第1,第2電気機器間の電気的接続を達成し、前記搭載体300が前記搭載面210から脱離した場合に、前記第1端部286との接触又は非接触での通電が規制されて、前記第1,第2電気機器間の電気的接続を解除する第2端部386と、を備えている(請求項6)。 The running body 200 includes a first electrical device and a first end 286 electrically connected to the first electrical device, and the mounting body 300 includes a second electrical device and a second end 386 electrically connected to the second electrical device, and when the mounting body 300 is attached to the mounting surface 210, electrical current is allowed to flow through the first end 286 with or without contact, thereby achieving electrical connection between the first and second electrical devices, and when the mounting body 300 is detached from the mounting surface 210, electrical current is restricted to flow through the first end 286 with or without contact, thereby releasing the electrical connection between the first and second electrical devices (Claim 6).
これによれば、搭載体300を装着させた状態において、第1端部286・第2端部386を介して、走行体200から搭載体300に向けた(又は、搭載体300から走行体200に向けた)電気エネルギの供給や、制御信号の送出、センサ信号の送出等が可能となる。このため、電源280、制御装置283、センサ282等を、走行体200及び搭載体300の何れかに片寄せして搭載できる。また、例えば、電源280・電源380を走行体200及び搭載体300の両方に搭載し、それぞれの電源280・電源380からの給電量を、融通し合うことができる。このため、電気機器の搭載や、使い方のバリエーションを、大きく拡げることができる。 With this, when the mounting body 300 is attached, it is possible to supply electrical energy from the running body 200 to the mounting body 300 (or from the mounting body 300 to the running body 200), send control signals, send sensor signals, etc., via the first end 286 and the second end 386. Therefore, the power source 280, the control device 283, the sensor 282, etc. can be mounted on either the running body 200 or the mounting body 300. Also, for example, the power source 280 and the power source 380 can be mounted on both the running body 200 and the mounting body 300, and the power supply from each of the power sources 280 and the power source 380 can be shared. This greatly expands the variety of electrical equipment that can be mounted and how it can be used.
移動体100は、前記搭載体300が装着されていない前記走行体200に、前記搭載面210よりも前記第2方向における上方の配置位置に配置されている前記搭載体300を装着させる場合、前記搭載面210に対向している前記搭載体300を、支持しつつ、前記第2方向における前記配置位置よりも上方へ移動させるように、前記リフト部220を制御し、前記搭載体300を前記配置位置よりも上方へ推移させた状態で、前記搭載体300と一体的に、前記第1方向へ走行するように前記走行体200を制御し、前記上方へ推移していた前記搭載体300を、支持しつつ、前記第3方向に移動させるように前記リフト部220を制御する装着制御部283aを備えている(請求項7)。 When mounting the mounting body 300, which is located at a position above the mounting surface 210 in the second direction, to the running body 200 on which the mounting body 300 is not mounted, the moving body 100 controls the lift unit 220 to support the mounting body 300 facing the mounting surface 210 and move it above the position in the second direction, controls the running body 200 to run in the first direction together with the mounting body 300 while the mounting body 300 is moved above the position, and controls the lift unit 220 to support the mounting body 300 that has moved upward in the third direction (claim 7).
これによれば、リフト部220を制御することにより、搭載体300を、自動的に走行体200に装着させることができる。即ち、搭載体300の装着を、容易かつ確実に実行できる。 In this way, the mounting body 300 can be automatically attached to the running body 200 by controlling the lift unit 220. In other words, the mounting body 300 can be easily and reliably attached.
移動体100は、前記搭載体300が装着されている前記走行体200から前記搭載体300を脱離させ、前記搭載面210よりも前記第2方向における上方の配置位置に配置する場合、前記搭載面210に装着されている前記搭載体300を、支持しつつ、前記第2方向における前記配置位置よりも上方へ移動させるように、前記リフト部220を制御し、前記搭載体300を前記配置位置よりも上方へ推移させた状態で、前記搭載体300と一体的に、前記搭載体300を配置するための位置まで走行するよう前記走行体200を制御し、前記上方へ推移していた前記搭載体300を、支持しつつ、前記第3方向に移動させるように前記リフト部220を制御する脱離制御部283bを備えている(請求項8)。 When the moving body 100 detaches the mounting body 300 from the running body 200 to which the mounting body 300 is attached and places it in a position above the mounting surface 210 in the second direction, the moving body 100 controls the lift unit 220 to support and move the mounting body 300 attached to the mounting surface 210 above the position in the second direction, controls the running body 200 to run together with the mounting body 300 to a position for placing the mounting body 300 in a state where the mounting body 300 has been shifted above the position, and is equipped with a detachment control unit 283b that controls the lift unit 220 to move the mounting body 300 that has been shifted upward in the third direction while supporting it (claim 8).
これによれば、リフト部220を制御することにより、搭載体300を、自動的に走行体200から脱離させることができる。即ち、搭載体300の脱離を、容易かつ確実に実行できる。 In this way, the mounting body 300 can be automatically detached from the running body 200 by controlling the lift unit 220. In other words, the mounting body 300 can be detached easily and reliably.
[まとめ:出願2]
移動体100は、第1方向に走行可能であり、前記第1方向に対して上方を向く第2方向に向かう搭載面210を備えた走行体200と、前記搭載面210に対して着脱可能に構成され、前記搭載面210に装着され前記走行体200に搭載されている場合には前記走行体200と一体的に移動し、前記搭載面210から脱離され前記走行体200に搭載されていない場合には前記走行体200とは別体的に配置される搭載体300と、前記走行体200及び前記搭載体300を互いに係合可能に構成され、係合して前記搭載体300が装着され、係合が解除されることで前記搭載体300が脱離する係合部230と、を備えている(請求項1)。
[Summary: Application 2]
The moving body 100 comprises a running body 200 capable of running in a first direction and having a mounting surface 210 facing a second direction facing upward relative to the first direction, a mounting body 300 configured to be attachable and detachable to the mounting surface 210, and moving integrally with the running body 200 when attached to the mounting surface 210 and mounted on the running body 200, and being arranged separately from the running body 200 when detached from the mounting surface 210 and not mounted on the running body 200, and an engagement portion 230 configured to enable the running body 200 and the mounting body 300 to engage with each other, engaging with each other to attach the mounting body 300 and disengaging to detach the mounting body 300 (Claim 1).
これによれば、搭載面210を、搭載体300の装着に適した走行体200の部位とすることができる。例えば、搭載面210を、搭載体300の基部330の底面と、略平行になるよう対向させ、当該底面と近接・接面可能に構成することができる。従って、配置されている搭載体300を、走行体200の搭載面210に、確実に装着できる。また、走行体200から脱離させた搭載体300を、所望の配置位置に配置することができる。例えば、搭載体300の配置位置を、次回の搭載体300の装着が円滑に実行できるよう、走行体200よりも上方の位置であって、搭載体300の底面が略水平を維持可能となる位置、とすることができる。従って、搭載体300の装着、及び、搭載体300の脱離の両方を、適切に実行できる。 This allows the mounting surface 210 to be a portion of the running body 200 suitable for mounting the mounting body 300. For example, the mounting surface 210 can be configured to face the bottom surface of the base 330 of the mounting body 300 so as to be approximately parallel to the bottom surface, and to be able to approach and make contact with the bottom surface. Therefore, the mounted body 300 that has been placed can be reliably attached to the mounting surface 210 of the running body 200. In addition, the mounted body 300 that has been detached from the running body 200 can be placed in a desired placement position. For example, the placement position of the mounted body 300 can be set to a position above the running body 200 so that the next mounting of the mounted body 300 can be performed smoothly, and at a position where the bottom surface of the mounted body 300 can be maintained approximately horizontal. Therefore, both the mounting of the mounted body 300 and the detachment of the mounted body 300 can be performed appropriately.
また、装着作動(例えば、リフト部220による搭載体300の上下移動や、レールを利用したスライド移動など)が実行される際、係合部230の係合により、搭載体300が移動軌道からずれることを抑制できる。従って、搭載体300を、走行体200の搭載面210により確実に装着させることができる。また、装着完了以降においても、係合部230の係合により、装着された搭載体300が搭載面210からずれることを抑制できる。 In addition, when the mounting operation (for example, vertical movement of the mounting body 300 by the lift unit 220, or sliding movement using a rail, etc.) is performed, the engagement of the engagement unit 230 can prevent the mounting body 300 from deviating from the movement trajectory. Therefore, the mounting body 300 can be more reliably mounted on the mounting surface 210 of the running body 200. Furthermore, even after mounting is complete, the engagement of the engagement unit 230 can prevent the mounted mounting body 300 from deviating from the mounting surface 210.
前記係合部230は、突出部位231と、前記突出する前記突出部位231が嵌入可能に構成され、前記突出部位231に嵌入されることで係合する嵌入部位232と、を備えている(請求項2)。 The engaging portion 230 includes a protruding portion 231 and an insertion portion 232 into which the protruding protruding portion 231 can be inserted and which engages with the protruding portion 231 by being inserted therein (Claim 2).
これによれば、突出部位231、及び、嵌入部位232の簡易な構成で、確実に係合を達成することができる。 This allows for reliable engagement with the simple configuration of the protruding portion 231 and the fitting portion 232.
前記係合部230は、前記第2方向、又は、前記第2方向と反対の第3方向に向かって突出する突出部位231と、前記突出する前記突出部位231が嵌入可能な凹み形状であって、前記突出部位231が嵌入する方向に沿って縮径する部位を有する形状を呈しており、前記突出部位231に嵌入されることで係合する嵌入部位232と、を備えている(請求項3)。 The engaging portion 230 includes a protruding portion 231 that protrudes in the second direction or in a third direction opposite to the second direction, and an insertion portion 232 that is recessed into which the protruding portion 231 can be inserted and has a shape that has a portion that reduces in diameter along the direction in which the protruding portion 231 is inserted, and that engages with the protruding portion 231 by being inserted therein (Claim 3).
これによれば、嵌入部位232へ突出部位231を嵌入させる際、仮に、嵌入部位232・突出部位231のそれぞれの軸がずれている場合であっても、特有の縮径形状にて突出部位231が案内されて、自動的に各軸が一致するよう、突出部位231を嵌入させることができる。従って、より確実に、係合を達成できる。 As a result, when fitting the protruding portion 231 into the fitting portion 232, even if the axes of the fitting portion 232 and the protruding portion 231 are misaligned, the protruding portion 231 is guided by its unique reduced diameter shape, and the protruding portion 231 can be fitted so that the axes automatically align. Therefore, engagement can be achieved more reliably.
前記係合部230は、前記第2方向、又は、前記第2方向と反対の第3方向に向かって突出する突出部位231と、前記突出する前記突出部位231が嵌入可能な凹み形状であって、前記突出部位231が嵌入する際に螺合する部位を有する形状を呈しており、前記突出部位231に嵌入されることで係合する嵌入部位232と、を備えている(請求項4)。 The engaging portion 230 includes a protruding portion 231 that protrudes in the second direction or in a third direction opposite to the second direction, and an insertion portion 232 that is recessed into which the protruding portion 231 can be inserted and has a shape that includes a portion that screws into the protruding portion 231 when the protruding portion 231 is inserted, and that engages with the protruding portion 231 by being inserted into the protruding portion 231 (Claim 4).
これによれば、嵌入部位232へ突出部位231を嵌入させる際、螺合にて嵌入部位232及び突出部位231が互いに噛み合う。このため、係合の達成とともに、搭載体300を走行体200に固定することができる。また、螺合に伴って、搭載体300を、走行体200に対して上下方向に移動させることができ、脱離・装着の作動を援助することができる。 As a result, when the protruding portion 231 is fitted into the fitting portion 232, the fitting portion 232 and the protruding portion 231 are engaged with each other by screwing. Therefore, when the engagement is achieved, the mounting body 300 can be fixed to the running body 200. In addition, as the mounting body 300 is screwed, the mounting body 300 can be moved in the vertical direction relative to the running body 200, which assists in the detachment and attachment operations.
前記係合部230は、前記走行体200が走行している状態で係合して、前記搭載体300が装着されるように構成されている(請求項5)。 The engaging portion 230 is configured to engage with the running body 200 while the running body 200 is running, and the mounting body 300 is attached (Claim 5).
これによれば、走行体200が走行している状態で、係合部230による係合を経て、搭載体300を走行体200に装着できる。このため、搭載体300の装着を迅速に実行できる。 With this, while the running body 200 is running, the mounting body 300 can be attached to the running body 200 via engagement by the engagement portion 230. This allows the mounting body 300 to be attached quickly.
前記係合部230は、前記第1方向に沿って伸長するアウターレール233と、前記アウターレール233の内側にて係合可能に構成され、前記走行体200が走行している状態で、前記アウターレール233に案内されて前記第1方向に移動しながら係合するインナーレール234と、を備えている(請求項6)。 The engaging portion 230 includes an outer rail 233 extending along the first direction, and an inner rail 234 configured to be engageable with the inside of the outer rail 233 and engaged while moving in the first direction while being guided by the outer rail 233 when the running body 200 is running (Claim 6).
これによれば、走行体200が走行している状態であっても、アウターレール233、及び、インナーレール234の簡易な構成で、確実に係合を達成することができる。 As a result, even when the running body 200 is running, the simple configuration of the outer rail 233 and the inner rail 234 can reliably achieve engagement.
前記係合部230は、前記第2方向、又は、前記第2方向と反対の第3方向に向かって立設され、前記第1方向に対向する面を有する立設部位233aと、前記立設部位233aの前記面に当接可能に構成され、前記走行体200が走行している状態で、前記面と当接されて係合する当接部位234aと、を備えている(請求項7)。 The engaging portion 230 is provided with an erected portion 233a that is erected toward the second direction or a third direction opposite to the second direction and has a surface facing the first direction, and an abutment portion 234a that is configured to be able to abut against the surface of the erected portion 233a and that abuts against and engages with the surface when the running body 200 is running (Claim 7).
これによれば、走行体200が走行している状態であっても、立設部位233a、及び、当接部位234aの簡易な構成で、確実に係合を達成することができる。 As a result, even when the running body 200 is running, the simple configuration of the erected portion 233a and the abutment portion 234a can reliably achieve engagement.
[まとめ:出願3]
移動体100は、第1方向に走行可能であり、前記第1方向に対して上方を向く第2方向に向かう搭載面を備えた走行体200と、前記搭載面210に対して着脱可能に構成され、前記搭載面210に装着され前記走行体200に搭載されている場合には前記走行体200と一体的に移動し、前記搭載面210から脱離され前記走行体200に搭載されていない場合には前記走行体200とは別体的に配置される搭載体300と、前記搭載体300を前記走行体200に固定可能に構成され、固定して前記搭載体300の前記走行体200に対する相対移動が規制され、固定が解除されることで前記相対移動が許容される固定部240a・固定部240bと、を備えている(請求項1)。
[Summary: Application 3]
The moving body 100 comprises a running body 200 capable of running in a first direction and having a mounting surface facing a second direction that faces upward relative to the first direction, a mounting body 300 configured to be detachable from the mounting surface 210 and moving integrally with the running body 200 when attached to the mounting surface 210 and mounted on the running body 200, and arranged separately from the running body 200 when detached from the mounting surface 210 and not mounted on the running body 200, and fixing parts 240a and 240b configured to be able to fix the mounting body 300 to the running body 200, and when fixed, the relative movement of the mounting body 300 with respect to the running body 200 is restricted, and when the fixation is released, the relative movement is allowed (Claim 1).
これによれば、搭載面210を、搭載体300の装着に適した走行体200の部位とすることができる。例えば、搭載面210を、搭載体300の基部330の底面と、略平行になるよう対向させ、当該底面と近接・接面可能に構成することができる。従って、配置されている搭載体300を、走行体200の搭載面210に、確実に装着できる。また、走行体200から脱離させた搭載体300を、所望の配置位置に配置することができる。例えば、搭載体300の配置位置を、次回の搭載体300の装着が円滑に実行できるよう、走行体200よりも上方の位置であって、搭載体300の底面が略水平を維持可能となる位置、とすることができる。従って、搭載体300の装着、及び、搭載体300の脱離の両方を、適切に実行できる。 This allows the mounting surface 210 to be a portion of the running body 200 suitable for mounting the mounting body 300. For example, the mounting surface 210 can be configured to face the bottom surface of the base 330 of the mounting body 300 so as to be approximately parallel to the bottom surface, and to be able to approach and make contact with the bottom surface. Therefore, the mounted body 300 that has been placed can be reliably attached to the mounting surface 210 of the running body 200. In addition, the mounted body 300 that has been detached from the running body 200 can be placed in a desired placement position. For example, the placement position of the mounted body 300 can be set to a position above the running body 200 so that the next mounting of the mounted body 300 can be performed smoothly, and at a position where the bottom surface of the mounted body 300 can be maintained approximately horizontal. Therefore, both the mounting of the mounted body 300 and the detachment of the mounted body 300 can be performed appropriately.
また、固定部240a・固定部240bにより、装着した搭載体300を搭載面210に固定でき、移動体100の走行や作業に伴って、搭載体300に力が作用した場合であっても、搭載体300が搭載面210からずれたり、搭載体300が意図せず脱離することを抑制できる。 Furthermore, the fixing parts 240a and 240b allow the mounted body 300 to be fixed to the mounting surface 210, and even if a force acts on the mounted body 300 as the mobile body 100 travels or operates, the mounted body 300 can be prevented from shifting from the mounting surface 210 or from becoming unintentionally detached.
前記固定部240aは、前記第2方向、又は、前記第2方向と反対の第3方向に向かって突出する突出部位241と、前記突出する前記突出部位241が嵌入可能に構成され、前記突出部位241に嵌入されることで、前記搭載体300を前記走行体200に固定する嵌入部位242と、を備えている(請求項2)。 The fixing portion 240a includes a protruding portion 241 that protrudes in the second direction or in a third direction opposite to the second direction, and an insertion portion 242 into which the protruding protruding portion 241 can be inserted, and which fixes the mounting body 300 to the running body 200 by being inserted into the protruding portion 241 (Claim 2).
これによれば、突出部位241、及び、嵌入部位242の簡易な構成で、確実に固定を達成することができる。 This allows for reliable fixation with a simple configuration of the protruding portion 241 and the fitting portion 242.
前記固定部240aは、前記第2方向に対し略垂直方向に向かって突出する突出部位241と、前記突出する前記突出部位241が嵌入可能に構成され、前記突出部位241に嵌入されることで、前記搭載体300を前記走行体200に固定する嵌入部位242と、を備えている(請求項3)。 The fixing portion 240a includes a protruding portion 241 that protrudes in a direction substantially perpendicular to the second direction, and an insertion portion 242 into which the protruding protruding portion 241 can be inserted, and which fixes the mounting body 300 to the running body 200 by being inserted into the protruding portion 241 (Claim 3).
これによれば、突出部位241、及び、嵌入部位242の簡易な構成で、確実に固定を達成することができる。 This allows for reliable fixation with a simple configuration of the protruding portion 241 and the insertion portion 242.
前記固定部240bは、前記走行体200、及び、前記搭載体300の間において磁気に基づく吸着力を発生可能に構成され、前記吸着力の作用にて、前記搭載体300を前記走行体200に固定する(請求項4)。 The fixing portion 240b is configured to generate an adhesive force based on magnetism between the running body 200 and the mounting body 300, and the adhesive force fixes the mounting body 300 to the running body 200 (Claim 4).
これによれば、固定部240bの固定作用は、磁気に基づいているため、固定のための機構や可動部等が不要となる。このため、固定部240bを自在に設置することができる。従って、搭載体300の固定にあたり、固定部240bを有効な場所に設置できる。 As a result, the fixing action of the fixing part 240b is based on magnetism, so there is no need for a fixing mechanism or movable parts. This allows the fixing part 240b to be installed freely. Therefore, when fixing the mounting body 300, the fixing part 240b can be installed in an effective location.
前記固定部240aは、前記第2方向、又は、前記第2方向と反対の第3方向に向かって突出する突出部位241と、前記突出する前記突出部位241が嵌入可能に構成され、前記突出部位241に嵌入されることで、前記搭載体を前記走行体に固定する嵌入部位242と、を備え、固定部240bは、前記走行体、及び、前記搭載体の間において磁気に基づく吸着力を発生可能に構成され、前記吸着力の作用にて、前記搭載体を前記走行体に固定する吸着部位241aと、を備えている(請求項5)。 The fixing part 240a includes a protruding portion 241 that protrudes in the second direction or in a third direction opposite to the second direction, and an insertion portion 242 into which the protruding protruding portion 241 can be inserted and which fixes the mounting body to the running body by being inserted into the protruding portion 241. The fixing part 240b includes an adhesion portion 241a that is configured to generate an adhesive force based on magnetism between the running body and the mounting body and which fixes the mounting body to the running body by the action of the adhesive force (claim 5).
これによれば、搭載体300の固定にあたり、固定部240bの吸着部位241aを有効な場所に設置できる。また、突出部位241及び嵌入部位242による固定の機能と相乗させることができる。以上より、搭載体300をより確実に固定できる。 This allows the suction portion 241a of the fixing portion 240b to be placed in an effective location when fixing the mounting body 300. This can also be used in conjunction with the fixing function provided by the protruding portion 241 and the fitting portion 242. As a result, the mounting body 300 can be fixed more reliably.
[まとめ:出願4]
保管庫500は、第1方向に走行可能であり、前記第1方向に対して上方を向く第2方向に向かう搭載面210を備えた走行体200と、前記搭載面210に対して着脱可能に構成され、前記搭載面210に装着され前記走行体200に搭載されている場合には前記走行体200と一体的に移動し、前記搭載面210から脱離され前記走行体200に搭載されていない場合には前記走行体200とは別体的に配置される搭載体300と、を備えた移動体100を保管する保管庫である。保管庫500は、前記走行体200に対して前記第1方向、および、前記第1方向及び前記第2方向のそれぞれに直行する第4方向に離間して位置し、脱離した前記搭載体300を配置可能なように構成された配置部560を備えている(請求項1)。
[Summary: Application 4]
The storage 500 is a storage for storing a moving body 100 including a running body 200 capable of traveling in a first direction and having a mounting surface 210 facing a second direction facing upward with respect to the first direction, and a mounting body 300 configured to be detachable from the mounting surface 210, which moves integrally with the running body 200 when attached to the mounting surface 210 and mounted on the running body 200, and which is disposed separately from the running body 200 when detached from the mounting surface 210 and not mounted on the running body 200. The storage 500 includes a placement unit 560 that is positioned apart from the running body 200 in the first direction and in a fourth direction perpendicular to each of the first direction and the second direction, and is configured to be able to place the detached mounting body 300 (claim 1).
これによれば、搭載面210を、搭載体300の装着に適した走行体200の部位とすることができる。例えば、搭載面210を、搭載体300の基部330の底面と、略平行になるよう対向させ、当該底面と近接・接面可能に構成することができる。従って、配置されている搭載体300を、走行体200の搭載面210に、確実に装着できる。また、走行体200から脱離させた搭載体300を、所望の配置位置に配置することができる。例えば、搭載体300の配置位置を、次回の搭載体300の装着が円滑に実行できるよう、走行体200よりも上方の位置であって、搭載体300の底面が略水平を維持可能となる位置、とすることができる。従って、搭載体300の装着、及び、搭載体300の脱離の両方を、適切に実行できる。 This allows the mounting surface 210 to be a portion of the running body 200 suitable for mounting the mounting body 300. For example, the mounting surface 210 can be configured to face the bottom surface of the base 330 of the mounting body 300 so as to be approximately parallel to the bottom surface, and to be able to approach and make contact with the bottom surface. Therefore, the mounted body 300 that has been placed can be reliably attached to the mounting surface 210 of the running body 200. In addition, the mounted body 300 that has been detached from the running body 200 can be placed in a desired placement position. For example, the placement position of the mounted body 300 can be set to a position above the running body 200 so that the next mounting of the mounted body 300 can be performed smoothly, and at a position where the bottom surface of the mounted body 300 can be maintained approximately horizontal. Therefore, both the mounting of the mounted body 300 and the detachment of the mounted body 300 can be performed appropriately.
また、保管庫500の配置部560を利用して、脱離させた搭載体300を、例えば、搭載体300の底面が略水平となるよう、適切な姿勢で配置でき、且つ、保管することもできる。また、配置部560に配置された搭載体300を、そのままの状態で、次回の装着に向けて待機させることができる。 Furthermore, by utilizing the placement section 560 of the storage facility 500, the detached mounting body 300 can be placed in an appropriate position, for example so that the bottom surface of the mounting body 300 is approximately horizontal, and can also be stored. Furthermore, the mounting body 300 placed in the placement section 560 can be left in that state waiting for the next attachment.
前記配置部560は、前記第2方向に向かって前記搭載体300を支持することで前記搭載体300が配置されるよう構成されている(請求項2)。 The placement section 560 is configured to place the mounting body 300 by supporting the mounting body 300 in the second direction (Claim 2).
これによれば、搭載体300の重量が大きい場合であっても、搭載体300を配置部560に安定的に配置できる。 This allows the mounting body 300 to be stably placed on the placement section 560 even if the mounting body 300 is heavy.
前記配置部560は、配置される前記搭載体300の底面を支持可能な平面形状であって、前記搭載体300の底面に対向し且つ前記第1方向に伸びる形状を呈している(請求項3)。 The placement portion 560 has a planar shape capable of supporting the bottom surface of the mounting body 300 to be placed thereon, faces the bottom surface of the mounting body 300, and has a shape that extends in the first direction (Claim 3).
これによれば、配置部560の領域を平面形状に沿って大きくすることができ、配置部560に配置の余裕を持たせることができる。従って、搭載体300の体格が大きい場合や、搭載体300の重量が大きい場合であっても、搭載体300を配置部560に安定的に配置できる。 This allows the area of the placement section 560 to be enlarged along the planar shape, providing the placement section 560 with ample room for placement. Therefore, even if the size or weight of the mounting body 300 is large, the mounting body 300 can be stably placed on the placement section 560.
保管庫500は、前記走行体200及び前記搭載体300の、何れか一方又は両方に備えられたバッテリに対し、充電用の電気エネルギを供給可能に構成された給電部570aを備えている(請求項4)。 The storage facility 500 is equipped with a power supply unit 570a configured to supply electrical energy for charging the batteries provided in either or both of the running body 200 and the mounting body 300 (Claim 4).
これによれば、保管庫500にて保管する機会を利用して、走行体200の電源280、及び、搭載体300の電源380の、何れか一方又は両方を充電することができる。バッテリ交換等の作業が不要となり、電源280・電源380を、容易に満充電の状態とすることができる。 This allows the opportunity to store the vehicle in the storage facility 500 to charge either or both of the power source 280 of the vehicle 200 and the power source 380 of the mounted vehicle 300. This eliminates the need for battery replacement and other tasks, and the power sources 280 and 380 can be easily brought to a fully charged state.
保管庫500は、前記バッテリの充電状態に対応する情報を外部に表示する表示部580を備えている(請求項5)。 The storage unit 500 is equipped with a display unit 580 that displays information corresponding to the charging state of the battery to the outside (Claim 5).
これによれば、電源280・電源380の充電状態を、容易に確認することができる。充電状態に応じて、保管していた移動体100を保管庫500から走出させるタイミングを、決めることができる。 This allows the charging status of power sources 280 and 380 to be easily checked. Depending on the charging status, the timing for moving object 100 stored away from storage facility 500 can be determined.
[まとめ:出願5]
移動体100の保管システム400は、第1方向に走行可能であり、前記第1方向に対して上方を向く第2方向に向かう搭載面210を備えた走行体200と、前記搭載面210に対して着脱可能に構成され、前記搭載面210に装着され前記走行体200に搭載されている場合には前記走行体200と一体的に移動し、前記搭載面210から脱離され前記走行体200に搭載されていない場合には前記走行体200とは別体的に配置される搭載体300と、を備えた移動体100を保管する保管庫500と、走行する前記走行体200の停止位置であって、前記保管庫500の内部における停止位置を決定する停止位置決定部283cと、を備えている(請求項1)。
[Summary: Application 5]
The storage system 400 for a moving body 100 includes a running body 200 capable of running in a first direction and having a mounting surface 210 facing a second direction facing upward relative to the first direction, a mounting body 300 configured to be detachable from the mounting surface 210, and moving integrally with the running body 200 when attached to the mounting surface 210 and mounted on the running body 200, and being positioned separately from the running body 200 when detached from the mounting surface 210 and not mounted on the running body 200, and a storage facility 500 for storing the moving body 100, and a stop position determination unit 283c that determines the stopping position of the running body 200 within the storage facility 500 (Claim 1).
これによれば、搭載面210を、搭載体300の装着に適した走行体200の部位とすることができる。例えば、搭載面210を、搭載体300の基部330の底面と、略平行になるよう対向させ、当該底面と近接・接面可能に構成することができる。従って、配置されている搭載体300を、走行体200の搭載面210に、確実に装着できる。また、走行体200から脱離させた搭載体300を、所望の配置位置に配置することができる。例えば、搭載体300の配置位置を、次回の搭載体300の装着が円滑に実行できるよう、走行体200よりも上方の位置であって、搭載体300の底面が略水平を維持可能となる位置、とすることができる。従って、搭載体300の装着、及び、搭載体300の脱離の両方を、適切に実行できる。 This allows the mounting surface 210 to be a portion of the running body 200 suitable for mounting the mounting body 300. For example, the mounting surface 210 can be configured to face the bottom surface of the base 330 of the mounting body 300 so as to be approximately parallel to the bottom surface, and to be able to approach and make contact with the bottom surface. Therefore, the mounted body 300 that has been placed can be reliably attached to the mounting surface 210 of the running body 200. In addition, the mounted body 300 that has been detached from the running body 200 can be placed in a desired placement position. For example, the placement position of the mounted body 300 can be set to a position above the running body 200 so that the next mounting of the mounted body 300 can be performed smoothly, and at a position where the bottom surface of the mounted body 300 can be maintained approximately horizontal. Therefore, both the mounting of the mounted body 300 and the detachment of the mounted body 300 can be performed appropriately.
また、停止位置決定部283cにて、保管庫500の内部における停止位置が決定されるため、保管庫500の外部の走行体200を、保管庫500へ適切に導くことができる。 In addition, the stopping position determination unit 283c determines the stopping position inside the storage facility 500, so that the running body 200 outside the storage facility 500 can be appropriately guided to the storage facility 500.
前記保管庫500は、前記停止位置との位置関係が規定された部位に対応する被検知部531を備え、前記停止位置決定部283cは、前記被検知部531の検知結果に基づいて、前記停止位置を決定する(請求項2)。 The storage facility 500 is provided with a detectable part 531 that corresponds to a part whose positional relationship with the stop position is specified, and the stop position determination part 283c determines the stop position based on the detection result of the detectable part 531 (claim 2).
これによれば、被検知部531の検知結果に基づくことで、所望の停止位置を精度よく決定できる。例えば、保管庫500の内部における所定位置にて、搭載体300を脱離させたときに被検知部531を検知しておき、検知結果に基づいて、次回の装着時における停止位置を、精度よく決定することができる。 In this way, the desired stopping position can be determined with high precision based on the detection result of the detectable part 531. For example, the detectable part 531 is detected when the mounting body 300 is detached at a predetermined position inside the storage facility 500, and the stopping position for the next time it is attached can be determined with high precision based on the detection result.
移動体100の保管システム400は、前記走行体200を、前記決定された停止位置にて停止するよう自動運転にて走行させる自動運転制御部283dを備えている(請求項3)。 The storage system 400 for the moving body 100 is equipped with an automatic driving control unit 283d that automatically drives the moving body 200 so that it stops at the determined stopping position (Claim 3).
これによれば、自動運転により走行体200を停止位置まで走行させることができる。このため、容易かつ確実に、走行体200を停止位置まで導き、当該停止位置にて停止させることができる。 This allows the running body 200 to travel to a stopping position by automatic driving. Therefore, the running body 200 can be easily and reliably guided to a stopping position and stopped at the stopping position.
前記保管庫500は、前記走行体200よりも前記第2方向における上側に位置し、脱離した前記搭載体300を配置可能なように構成された配置部560を備え、前記停止位置は、前記配置部560よりも下側に位置し、前記搭載体300が装着されていない前記走行体200に、前記配置部560に配置されている前記搭載体300を装着させるための位置であって、前記搭載体300が装着されている前記走行体200から前記搭載体300を脱離させ、前記配置部560に配置するための位置である(請求項4)。 The storage facility 500 is located above the running body 200 in the second direction and includes a placement section 560 configured to be able to place the detached mounting body 300, and the stop position is located below the placement section 560 and is a position for attaching the mounting body 300 placed on the placement section 560 to the running body 200 to which the mounting body 300 is not attached, and is a position for detaching the mounting body 300 from the running body 200 to which the mounting body 300 is attached and placing it on the placement section 560 (Claim 4).
これによれば、保管庫500の配置部560を利用して、脱離させた搭載体300を、例えば、搭載体300の底面が略水平となるよう、適切な姿勢で配置でき、且つ、保管することもできる。また、配置部560に配置された搭載体300を、そのままの状態で、次回の装着に向けて待機させることができる。また、保管庫500の配置部560を利用して、搭載体300の着脱を実行できるよう、走行体200を停止位置にて停止させることができる。 By using the positioning section 560 of the storage facility 500, the detached mounting body 300 can be positioned in an appropriate position, for example so that the bottom surface of the mounting body 300 is approximately horizontal, and can also be stored. Furthermore, the mounting body 300 placed in the positioning section 560 can be left in that state waiting for the next attachment. Furthermore, the positioning section 560 of the storage facility 500 can be used to stop the running body 200 at a stop position so that the mounting body 300 can be attached or detached.
移動体100の保管システム400は、前記走行体200が前記停止位置にて停止している状態において、前記搭載体300が装着されていない前記走行体200に、前記配置部560に配置されている前記搭載体300を装着させる制御を行う装着制御部283aを備えている(請求項5)。 The storage system 400 for the moving body 100 includes an attachment control unit 283a that performs control to attach the mounting body 300 arranged in the placement unit 560 to the running body 200 to which the mounting body 300 is not attached when the running body 200 is stopped at the stopping position (Claim 5).
これによれば、保管庫500の内部における停止位置にて、走行体200が停止しているときに、搭載体300を、自動的に走行体200に装着させることができる。即ち、搭載体300の装着を、容易かつ確実に実行できる。 As a result, when the running body 200 is stopped at a stopping position inside the storage facility 500, the mounting body 300 can be automatically attached to the running body 200. In other words, the mounting body 300 can be easily and reliably attached.
移動体100の保管システム400は、前記走行体200が前記停止位置にて停止している状態において、前記搭載体300が装着されている前記走行体200から前記搭載体300を脱離させ、前記配置部560に配置する制御を行う脱離制御部283bを備えている(請求項6)。 The storage system 400 for the moving body 100 includes a detachment control unit 283b that performs control to detach the mounting body 300 from the running body 200 to which it is attached and place it in the placement unit 560 when the running body 200 is stopped at the stop position (Claim 6).
これによれば、保管庫500の内部における停止位置にて、走行体200が停止しているときに、搭載体300を、自動的に走行体200から脱離させることができる。即ち、搭載体300の脱離を、容易かつ確実に実行できる。 As a result, when the running body 200 is stopped at a stopping position inside the storage facility 500, the mounting body 300 can be automatically detached from the running body 200. In other words, the mounting body 300 can be detached easily and reliably.
移動体100の保管システム400は、前記走行体200が前記停止位置にて停止している状態において、前記搭載体300が装着されていない前記走行体200に、前記配置部560に配置されている前記搭載体300を装着させる制御を行う装着制御部283aと、前記走行体200が前記停止位置にて停止している状態において、前記搭載体300が装着されている前記走行体200から前記搭載体300を脱離させ、前記配置部560に配置する制御を行う脱離制御部283bと、を備えている。 The storage system 400 for the moving body 100 includes an attachment control unit 283a that controls the attachment of the mounting body 300 placed on the placement unit 560 to the running body 200 to which the mounting body 300 is not attached when the running body 200 is stopped at the stopping position, and a detachment control unit 283b that controls the detachment of the mounting body 300 from the running body 200 to which the mounting body 300 is attached and the placement of the mounting body 300 on the placement unit 560 when the running body 200 is stopped at the stopping position.
これによれば、保管庫500の内部における停止位置にて、走行体200が停止しているときに、搭載体300を、自動的に走行体200に装着させることができ、また、搭載体300を、自動的に走行体200から脱離させることができる。即ち、搭載体300の装着及び脱離の両方を、容易かつ確実に実行できる。 With this, when the running body 200 is stopped at a stopping position inside the storage facility 500, the mounting body 300 can be automatically attached to the running body 200, and the mounting body 300 can be automatically detached from the running body 200. In other words, both the attachment and detachment of the mounting body 300 can be easily and reliably performed.
前記保管庫500は、前記走行体200及び前記搭載体300の、何れか一方又は両方に備えられたバッテリに対し、充電用の電気エネルギを供給可能に構成された給電部570aを備えている(請求項8)。 The storage facility 500 is equipped with a power supply unit 570a configured to supply electrical energy for charging the batteries provided in either or both of the running body 200 and the mounting body 300 (claim 8).
これによれば、保管庫500にて保管する機会を利用して、走行体200の電源280、及び、搭載体300の電源380の、何れか一方又は両方を充電することができる。バッテリ交換等の作業が不要となり、電源280・電源380を、容易に満充電の状態とすることができる。 This allows the opportunity to store the vehicle in the storage facility 500 to charge either or both of the power source 280 of the vehicle 200 and the power source 380 of the mounted vehicle 300. This eliminates the need for battery replacement and other tasks, and the power sources 280 and 380 can be easily brought to a fully charged state.
前記保管庫500は、前記バッテリの充電状態に対応する情報を外部に表示する表示部580を備えている(請求項9)。 The storage unit 500 is equipped with a display unit 580 that displays information corresponding to the charging state of the battery to the outside (Claim 9).
これによれば、電源280・電源380の充電状態を、容易に確認することができる。充電状態に応じて、保管していた移動体100を保管庫500から走出させるタイミングを、決めることができる。 This allows the charging status of power sources 280 and 380 to be easily checked. Depending on the charging status, the timing for moving object 100 stored away from storage facility 500 can be determined.
[まとめ:出願6]
移動体100は、第1方向に走行可能であり、前記第1方向に対して上方を向く第2方向に向かう搭載面210を備えた走行体200と、前記搭載面210に対して着脱可能に構成され、前記搭載面210に装着され前記走行体200に搭載されている場合には前記走行体200と一体的に移動し、前記搭載面210から脱離され前記走行体200に搭載されていない場合には前記走行体200とは別体的に配置される搭載体300であって、前記搭載面210に対して着脱可能な基部330、及び、長尺状に構成され、前記基部330に対し相対回転可能となるよう一端が前記基部330に支持されて、前記基部330から前記第1方向に向かって伸長する他端にて作業可能となっており、収容される場合には、前記一端を支点として前記基部330に近づくように相対回転する第1可動具310を有する搭載体300と、を備えている(請求項1)。
[Summary: Application 6]
The mobile body 100 comprises a running body 200 capable of running in a first direction and having a mounting surface 210 facing a second direction facing upward relative to the first direction, and a mounting body 300 configured to be detachable from the mounting surface 210, and moving integrally with the running body 200 when attached to the mounting surface 210 and mounted on the running body 200, and arranged separately from the running body 200 when detached from the mounting surface 210 and not mounted on the running body 200, the mounting body 300 having a base 330 that is detachable from the mounting surface 210, and a first movable device 310 that is configured in an elongated shape, one end of which is supported by the base 330 so as to be rotatable relative to the base 330, the other end of which extends from the base 330 toward the first direction and is operable, and which, when stored, rotates relatively to the base 330 with the one end as a fulcrum (Claim 1).
これによれば、搭載面210を、搭載体300の装着に適した走行体200の部位とすることができる。例えば、搭載面210を、搭載体300の基部330の底面と、略平行になるよう対向させ、当該底面と近接・接面可能に構成することができる。従って、配置されている搭載体300を、走行体200の搭載面210に、確実に装着できる。また、走行体200から脱離させた搭載体300を、所望の配置位置に配置することができる。例えば、搭載体300の配置位置を、次回の搭載体300の装着が円滑に実行できるよう、走行体200よりも上方の位置であって、搭載体300の底面が略水平を維持可能となる位置、とすることができる。従って、搭載体300の装着、及び、搭載体300の脱離の両方を、適切に実行できる。 This allows the mounting surface 210 to be a portion of the running body 200 suitable for mounting the mounting body 300. For example, the mounting surface 210 can be configured to face the bottom surface of the base 330 of the mounting body 300 so as to be approximately parallel to the bottom surface, and to be able to approach and make contact with the bottom surface. Therefore, the mounted body 300 that has been placed can be reliably attached to the mounting surface 210 of the running body 200. In addition, the mounted body 300 that has been detached from the running body 200 can be placed in a desired placement position. For example, the placement position of the mounted body 300 can be set to a position above the running body 200 so that the next mounting of the mounted body 300 can be performed smoothly, and at a position where the bottom surface of the mounted body 300 can be maintained approximately horizontal. Therefore, both the mounting of the mounted body 300 and the detachment of the mounted body 300 can be performed appropriately.
また、搭載体300の第1可動具310を、作業に適するよう長尺状に構成した場合であっても、収容時には、一端を支点として第1可動具310を基部330に近づけることで、収容姿勢の形態をとることができる。例えば、移動体100を保管庫500等に収容する場合、収容姿勢を維持した状態で保管できるため、省スペースでの保管が可能となる。 In addition, even if the first movable part 310 of the mounting body 300 is configured to be long so as to be suitable for work, when it is stored, it can be brought closer to the base 330 with one end as a fulcrum, so that it can assume a stored posture. For example, when the moving body 100 is stored in a storage facility 500 or the like, it can be stored in a state in which the stored posture is maintained, making it possible to store it in a space-saving manner.
前記搭載体300は、前記一端を支点として、前記第1可動具310を前記第1方向と反対側に引張ることで、前記第1可動具310を前記基部330に近づくように相対回転させる第1駆動部340dを有する(請求項2)。 The mounting body 300 has a first drive unit 340d that rotates the first movable part 310 relative to the base part 330 by pulling the first movable part 310 in the direction opposite to the first direction, using the one end as a fulcrum (Claim 2).
これによれば、駆動部340dを、例えば、伸縮作動が可能な簡易なアクチュエータとすることができる。従って、容易かつ確実に、収容姿勢の形態をとることができる。 As a result, the drive unit 340d can be, for example, a simple actuator capable of expanding and contracting. Therefore, the storage position can be easily and reliably adopted.
前記搭載体300は、板状に構成され、前記基部330に対し相対移動可能となるよう前記基部330に支持されて、前記走行体200よりも前側に配置されて前記第1方向に向かう面にて作業する第2可動具320を有する(請求項3)。 The mounting body 300 is configured in a plate shape, is supported by the base 330 so as to be movable relative to the base 330, and has a second movable tool 320 that is positioned forward of the running body 200 and operates on a surface facing the first direction (Claim 3).
これによれば、第2可動具320を、例えば、ドーザとして機能させることができる。第1可動具310、及び、第2可動具320での作業が可能となり、移動体100を、いわゆるバックホーとして機能させることができる。 This allows the second movable tool 320 to function, for example, as a dozer. Work can be performed with the first movable tool 310 and the second movable tool 320, allowing the mobile body 100 to function as a so-called backhoe.
前記搭載体300は、前記第2可動具320よりも前記第2方向における上側に設けられ、自身が駆動することで、前記第2可動具320を相対移動させる第2駆動部340eを有する(請求項4)。 The mounting body 300 is provided above the second movable device 320 in the second direction and has a second drive unit 340e that moves the second movable device 320 relative to the mounting body 300 when driven by the mounting body 300 (claim 4).
これによれば、第2可動具320の駆動部340eが、第2可動具320よりも第2方向における上側に配置されているため、第2可動具320の第3方向における下側は、駆動部340eに干渉されない。従って、第2可動具320の下側を接地面に対して伸長させて、ドーザとしての作業面を拡張したり、第2可動具320の下端を有効に活用する等、設計の自由度を大きくすることができる。 As a result, since the driving part 340e of the second movable part 320 is disposed above the second movable part 320 in the second direction, the lower side of the second movable part 320 in the third direction is not interfered with by the driving part 340e. Therefore, the lower side of the second movable part 320 can be extended toward the ground surface to expand the working surface as a dozer, or the lower end of the second movable part 320 can be effectively utilized, thereby increasing the degree of freedom in design.
前記第2可動具320は、前記搭載体300が前記走行体200に装着されている状態において、前記第1可動具310による作業が実行されるときに、前記走行体200の接地面へ接地可能に構成されている(請求項5)。 The second movable device 320 is configured to be able to contact the ground surface of the running body 200 when the mounting body 300 is attached to the running body 200 and the first movable device 310 is performing an operation (Claim 5).
これによれば、第2可動具320を、アウトリガーとして機能させることができる。従って、搭載体300の傾倒を抑制しつつ、第1可動具310による作業を、安定して実行できる。 This allows the second movable tool 320 to function as an outrigger. Therefore, tilting of the mounting body 300 can be suppressed, and work can be stably performed by the first movable tool 310.
[まとめ:出願7]
移動体100は、第1方向に走行可能であり、前記第1方向に対して上方を向く第2方向に向かう搭載面210を備えた走行体200と、前記搭載面210に対して着脱可能に構成され、前記搭載面210に装着され前記走行体200に搭載されている場合には前記走行体200と一体的に移動し、前記搭載面210から脱離され前記走行体200に搭載されていない場合には前記走行体200とは別体的に配置される搭載体300であって、第1電源380、及び、前記第1電源380からの給電を消費する第1消費部を有する搭載体300と、を備えている(請求項1)。
[Summary: Application 7]
The moving body 100 comprises a running body 200 capable of running in a first direction and having a mounting surface 210 facing a second direction facing upward relative to the first direction, and a mounting body 300 configured to be detachable from the mounting surface 210, moving integrally with the running body 200 when attached to the mounting surface 210 and mounted on the running body 200, and being arranged separately from the running body 200 when detached from the mounting surface 210 and not mounted on the running body 200, the mounting body 300 having a first power source 380 and a first consumption unit that consumes power supplied from the first power source 380 (Claim 1).
これによれば、搭載面210を、搭載体300の装着に適した走行体200の部位とすることができる。例えば、搭載面210を、搭載体300の基部330の底面と、略平行になるよう対向させ、当該底面と近接・接面可能に構成することができる。従って、配置されている搭載体300を、走行体200の搭載面210に、確実に装着できる。また、走行体200から脱離させた搭載体300を、所望の配置位置に配置することができる。例えば、搭載体300の配置位置を、次回の搭載体300の装着が円滑に実行できるよう、走行体200よりも上方の位置であって、搭載体300の底面が略水平を維持可能となる位置、とすることができる。従って、搭載体300の装着、及び、搭載体300の脱離の両方を、適切に実行できる。 This allows the mounting surface 210 to be a portion of the running body 200 suitable for mounting the mounting body 300. For example, the mounting surface 210 can be configured to face the bottom surface of the base 330 of the mounting body 300 so as to be approximately parallel to the bottom surface, and to be able to approach and make contact with the bottom surface. Therefore, the mounted body 300 that has been placed can be reliably attached to the mounting surface 210 of the running body 200. In addition, the mounted body 300 that has been detached from the running body 200 can be placed in a desired placement position. For example, the placement position of the mounted body 300 can be set to a position above the running body 200 so that the next mounting of the mounted body 300 can be performed smoothly, and at a position where the bottom surface of the mounted body 300 can be maintained approximately horizontal. Therefore, both the mounting of the mounted body 300 and the detachment of the mounted body 300 can be performed appropriately.
また、搭載体300の可動具を駆動する駆動部340、制御装置382、通信装置381等に、搭載体300の電源380から給電できるため、走行体200から独立して、搭載体300の各要素を作動させることができる。 In addition, the drive unit 340, which drives the movable parts of the mounted body 300, the control device 382, the communication device 381, etc. can be powered from the power source 380 of the mounted body 300, so each element of the mounted body 300 can be operated independently of the running body 200.
前記走行体200は、前記第1電源380と異なる第2電源280と、前記第2電源280からの給電を消費する第2消費部と、を備えている(請求項2)。 The running body 200 is equipped with a second power source 280 different from the first power source 380, and a second consumption unit that consumes the power supplied from the second power source 280 (Claim 2).
これによれば、走行体200の走行装置270、リフト部220、吸着部位241a、制御装置283、通信装置281等に、走行体200の電源280から給電できるため、搭載体300から独立して、走行体200の各要素を作動させることができる。 As a result, the running device 270, lift section 220, suction portion 241a, control device 283, communication device 281, etc. of the running body 200 can be powered from the power source 280 of the running body 200, so each element of the running body 200 can be operated independently of the mounting body 300.
前記走行体200の前記第2消費部は、前記搭載体300の前記第1電源380からの給電を消費する(請求項3)。 The second consumption unit of the traveling body 200 consumes the power supplied from the first power source 380 of the mounting body 300 (Claim 3).
これによれば、走行体200の走行装置270、リフト部220、吸着部位241a、制御装置283、通信装置281等に、搭載体300の電源380から給電できる。このため、走行体200の電源280からの給電に加えて、又は、当該給電に代えて、搭載体300の電源380からの給電にて、走行体200の各要素を作動させることができる。 This allows power to be supplied from the power source 380 of the mounting body 300 to the running device 270, lift section 220, suction portion 241a, control device 283, communication device 281, etc. of the running body 200. Therefore, in addition to or instead of the power supply from the power source 280 of the running body 200, each element of the running body 200 can be operated by power supply from the power source 380 of the mounting body 300.
前記搭載体300の前記第1消費部は、前記走行体200の前記第2電源280からの給電を消費する(請求項4)。 The first consumption unit of the mounted body 300 consumes the power supplied from the second power source 280 of the running body 200 (Claim 4).
これによれば、搭載体300の可動具を駆動する駆動部340、制御装置382、通信装置381等に、走行体200の電源280から給電できる。このため、搭載体300の電源380からの給電に加えて、又は、当該給電に代えて、走行体200の電源280からの給電にて、搭載体300の各要素を作動させることができる。 This allows power to be supplied from the power source 280 of the running body 200 to the drive unit 340, which drives the movable parts of the mounting body 300, the control device 382, the communication device 381, etc. Therefore, in addition to or instead of the power supply from the power source 380 of the mounting body 300, each element of the mounting body 300 can be operated by power supply from the power source 280 of the running body 200.
前記走行体200の前記第2消費部は、前記搭載体300の前記第1電源380からの給電を消費し、前記搭載体300の前記第1消費部は、前記走行体200の前記第2電源280からの給電を消費する(請求項5)。 The second consumption unit of the running body 200 consumes the power supplied from the first power source 380 of the mounted body 300, and the first consumption unit of the mounted body 300 consumes the power supplied from the second power source 280 of the running body 200 (claim 5).
これによれば、走行体200の走行装置270、リフト部220、吸着部位241a、制御装置283、通信装置281等に、搭載体300の電源380から給電できる。このため、走行体200の電源280からの給電に加えて、又は、当該給電に代えて、搭載体300の電源380からの給電にて、走行体200の各要素を作動させることができる。 This allows power to be supplied from the power source 380 of the mounting body 300 to the running device 270, lift section 220, suction portion 241a, control device 283, communication device 281, etc. of the running body 200. Therefore, in addition to or instead of the power supply from the power source 280 of the running body 200, each element of the running body 200 can be operated by power supply from the power source 380 of the mounting body 300.
また、搭載体300の可動具を駆動する駆動部340、制御装置382、通信装置381等に、走行体200の電源280から給電できる。このため、搭載体300の電源380からの給電に加えて、又は、当該給電に代えて、走行体200の電源280からの給電にて、搭載体300の各要素を作動させることができる。このように、走行体200、及び、搭載体300の間で、一方から他方に向けて給電できるため、給電を適宜融通し合うことができる。 Furthermore, the drive unit 340, which drives the movable parts of the mounted body 300, the control device 382, the communication device 381, etc. can be supplied with power from the power source 280 of the running body 200. Therefore, in addition to or instead of the power supply from the power source 380 of the mounted body 300, each element of the mounted body 300 can be operated by power supply from the power source 280 of the running body 200. In this way, power can be supplied from one side to the other between the running body 200 and the mounted body 300, so that the power supply can be shared appropriately.
前記搭載体300は、第1可動具310・第2可動具320を備え、前記搭載体300の前記第1消費部は、給電を消費して動力を発生し、前記第1可動具310・第2可動具320を駆動する駆動部340である(請求項6)。 The mounting body 300 includes a first movable part 310 and a second movable part 320, and the first consumption part of the mounting body 300 is a drive part 340 that consumes power to generate power and drives the first movable part 310 and the second movable part 320 (Claim 6).
これによれば、搭載体300において、特に負荷が大きい駆動部340に対し、搭載体300の電源380からの給電に加え、走行体200の電源280からの給電も実行できる。例えば、搭載体300の電源380におけるバッテリ残量が少なく、駆動部340の負荷が大きい場合には、走行体200の電源280からの給電にてアシストが可能となり、滞りなく第1可動具310・第2可動具320での作業を継続できる。 As a result, in the mounted body 300, the drive unit 340, which is subject to a particularly large load, can be powered from the power supply 380 of the mounted body 300 as well as from the power supply 280 of the running body 200. For example, when the battery level remaining in the power supply 380 of the mounted body 300 is low and the load on the drive unit 340 is large, assistance can be provided by the power supply 280 of the running body 200, and work can be continued smoothly with the first movable tool 310 and the second movable tool 320.
前記走行体200は、走行装置270を備え、前記走行体200の前記第2消費部は、給電を消費して動力を発生し、前記走行装置270を駆動する駆動部である(請求項7)。 The running body 200 is equipped with a running device 270, and the second consumption unit of the running body 200 is a drive unit that consumes the power supply to generate power and drives the running device 270 (claim 7).
これによれば、走行体200において、特に負荷が大きい走行装置270のモータに対し、走行体200の電源280からの給電に加え、搭載体300の電源380からの給電も実行できる。例えば、走行体200の電源280におけるバッテリ残量が少なく、走行装置270の負荷が大きい場合には、搭載体300の電源380からの給電にてアシストが可能となり、滞りなく走行装置270での走行を継続できる。 As a result, in the running body 200, the motor of the running device 270, which is subject to a particularly high load, can be powered from the power supply 280 of the running body 200 as well as from the power supply 380 of the mounted body 300. For example, when the battery level remaining in the power supply 280 of the running body 200 is low and the load on the running device 270 is high, assistance can be provided by the power supply 380 of the mounted body 300, allowing the running device 270 to continue running smoothly.
前記第1電源380、及び、前記第2電源280は、それぞれバッテリであり、移動体100は、前記バッテリの残量に基づいて、前記第1電源380及び前記第2電源280の何れか一方、又は、両方の給電量を調整する給電量調整部283fを備えている(請求項8)。 The first power source 380 and the second power source 280 are each a battery, and the mobile body 100 is equipped with a power supply adjustment unit 283f that adjusts the power supply of either or both of the first power source 380 and the second power source 280 based on the remaining charge of the battery (Claim 8).
これによれば、給電量調整部283fにより、電源280・電源380の給電量が調整されることで、複数電源の各バッテリ残量をバランスよく減少させることができる。このため、複数電源の一部のバッテリ残量が、早期にゼロとなる等で、充電回数が増大してしまう事態を抑制できる。従って、電源280・電源380が早期に劣化することを抑制できる。 As a result, the power supply amount adjustment unit 283f adjusts the power supply amount of the power sources 280 and 380, so that the remaining battery power of each of the multiple power sources can be reduced in a balanced manner. This makes it possible to prevent the remaining battery power of some of the multiple power sources from quickly reaching zero, which would result in an increase in the number of times the power is charged. This makes it possible to prevent the power sources 280 and 380 from quickly deteriorating.
[まとめ:出願8]
移動体100は、第1方向に走行可能であり、前記第1方向に対して上方を向く第2方向に向かう搭載面210を備えた走行体200と、前記搭載面210に対して着脱可能に構成され、前記搭載面210に装着され前記走行体200に搭載されている場合には前記走行体200と一体的に移動し、前記搭載面210から脱離され前記走行体200に搭載されていない場合には前記走行体200とは別体的に配置され、かつ、電源を備えない搭載体300と、を備えている(請求項1)。
[Summary: Application 8]
The moving body 100 comprises a running body 200 capable of running in a first direction and having a mounting surface 210 facing a second direction facing upward relative to the first direction, and a mounting body 300 that is configured to be detachable from the mounting surface 210, moves integrally with the running body 200 when attached to the mounting surface 210 and mounted on the running body 200, and is positioned separately from the running body 200 when detached from the mounting surface 210 and not mounted on the running body 200, and does not have a power source (Claim 1).
これによれば、搭載面210を、搭載体300の装着に適した走行体200の部位とすることができる。例えば、搭載面210を、搭載体300の基部330の底面と、略平行になるよう対向させ、当該底面と近接・接面可能に構成することができる。従って、配置されている搭載体300を、走行体200の搭載面210に、確実に装着できる。また、走行体200から脱離させた搭載体300を、所望の配置位置に配置することができる。例えば、搭載体300の配置位置を、次回の搭載体300の装着が円滑に実行できるよう、走行体200よりも上方の位置であって、搭載体300の底面が略水平を維持可能となる位置、とすることができる。従って、搭載体300の装着、及び、搭載体300の脱離の両方を、適切に実行できる。 This allows the mounting surface 210 to be a portion of the running body 200 suitable for mounting the mounting body 300. For example, the mounting surface 210 can be configured to face the bottom surface of the base 330 of the mounting body 300 so as to be approximately parallel to the bottom surface, and to be able to approach and make contact with the bottom surface. Therefore, the mounted body 300 that has been placed can be reliably attached to the mounting surface 210 of the running body 200. In addition, the mounted body 300 that has been detached from the running body 200 can be placed in a desired placement position. For example, the placement position of the mounted body 300 can be set to a position above the running body 200 so that the next mounting of the mounted body 300 can be performed smoothly, and at a position where the bottom surface of the mounted body 300 can be maintained approximately horizontal. Therefore, both the mounting of the mounted body 300 and the detachment of the mounted body 300 can be performed appropriately.
また、搭載体300が電源を備えないことから、電源を備える場合に比して、搭載体300を軽量化できる。また、搭載体300として、電源からの給電を不要とする態様をとることができ、搭載体300の構成を簡素化でき、搭載体300の低コスト化が可能となる。 In addition, since the mounting body 300 does not have a power supply, the mounting body 300 can be made lighter than if it had a power supply. In addition, the mounting body 300 can be configured in a way that does not require power supply from a power supply, which simplifies the configuration of the mounting body 300 and enables the mounting body 300 to be manufactured at a low cost.
前記搭載体300は、第1可動具310・第2可動具320と、エネルギが供給されて前記第1可動具310・第2可動具320を駆動する駆動部340と、を備え、前記走行体200は、前記駆動部340に向けてエネルギを伝達させる伝達部290を備えている(請求項2)。 The mounting body 300 includes a first movable part 310, a second movable part 320, and a drive unit 340 that receives energy and drives the first movable part 310 and the second movable part 320, and the running body 200 includes a transmission unit 290 that transmits energy to the drive unit 340 (Claim 2).
これによれば、伝達部290により、搭載体300の駆動部340に向けてエネルギを供給できる。このため、搭載体300が電源を備えていない場合であっても、搭載体300の第1可動具310・第2可動具320を、作動させることができる。 As a result, the transmission unit 290 can supply energy to the drive unit 340 of the mounting body 300. Therefore, even if the mounting body 300 does not have a power source, the first movable device 310 and the second movable device 320 of the mounting body 300 can be operated.
前記伝達部290は、前記エネルギが機構を介して伝達されるよう構成される(請求項3)。 The transmission section 290 is configured so that the energy is transmitted through a mechanism (Claim 3).
これによれば、搭載体300が、例えば、伝達部290から動力を受け入れ可能なギヤ等を備えることで、確実にエネルギの伝達が実行できる。 In this way, the mounting body 300 can reliably transmit energy by, for example, equipping it with gears or the like that can receive power from the transmission unit 290.
前記伝達部290は、前記エネルギが電気又は磁気を介して伝達されるよう構成される(請求項4)。 The transmission unit 290 is configured so that the energy is transmitted via electricity or magnetism (Claim 4).
これによれば、搭載体300が、例えば、伝達部290から電気又は磁気を受け入れ可能な端子又はコイル等を備えることで、確実にエネルギの伝達が実行できる。 Accordingly, by providing the mounting body 300 with, for example, a terminal or coil capable of receiving electricity or magnetism from the transmission unit 290, energy transmission can be performed reliably.
前記伝達部290は、前記エネルギが流体を介して伝達されるよう構成される(請求項5)。 The transmission section 290 is configured so that the energy is transmitted via a fluid (Claim 5).
これによれば、搭載体300が、例えば、伝達部290からオイルを受け入れ可能な油圧回路等を備えることで、確実にエネルギの伝達が実行できる。 As a result, the mounting body 300 can reliably transmit energy by, for example, equipping it with a hydraulic circuit capable of receiving oil from the transmission unit 290.
前記搭載体300は、人が、座位、立位、臥位、及び、跨った状態の何れかで搭載可能に構成される(請求項6)。 The carrier 300 is configured so that a person can ride it in any of the following positions (Claim 6).
これによれば、搭載体300を走行体200に装着させることで、移動体100を、人を運ぶモビリティとして機能させることができる。 Accordingly, by attaching the mounted body 300 to the running body 200, the moving body 100 can function as a mobility for transporting people.
[まとめ:出願9]
移動体100は、第1方向に走行可能であり、前記第1方向に対して上方を向く第2方向に向かう搭載面210、及び、前記搭載面210が設けられた車体260を有する走行体200と、前記搭載面210に対して着脱可能に構成され、前記搭載面210に装着され前記走行体200に搭載されている場合には前記走行体200と一体的に移動し、前記搭載面210から脱離され前記走行体200に搭載されていない場合には前記走行体200とは別体的に配置される搭載体300であって、前記搭載体300が前記搭載面210に装着された場合に、平面視において前記車体260の外端よりも外側に位置する外郭部360を有する搭載体300と、を備えている(請求項1)。
[Summary: Application 9]
The mobile body 100 comprises a running body 200 capable of running in a first direction, having a mounting surface 210 facing a second direction facing upward relative to the first direction, and a vehicle body 260 on which the mounting surface 210 is provided, and a mounting body 300 configured to be detachable from the mounting surface 210, moving integrally with the running body 200 when attached to the mounting surface 210 and mounted on the running body 200, and being positioned separately from the running body 200 when detached from the mounting surface 210 and not mounted on the running body 200, the mounting body 300 having an outer casing 360 that is positioned outside the outer end of the vehicle body 260 in a planar view when the mounting body 300 is attached to the mounting surface 210 (Claim 1).
これによれば、搭載面210を、搭載体300の装着に適した走行体200の部位とすることができる。例えば、搭載面210を、搭載体300の基部330の底面と、略平行になるよう対向させ、当該底面と近接・接面可能に構成することができる。従って、配置されている搭載体300を、走行体200の搭載面210に、確実に装着できる。また、走行体200から脱離させた搭載体300を、所望の配置位置に配置することができる。例えば、搭載体300の配置位置を、次回の搭載体300の装着が円滑に実行できるよう、走行体200よりも上方の位置であって、搭載体300の底面が略水平を維持可能となる位置、とすることができる。従って、搭載体300の装着、及び、搭載体300の脱離の両方を、適切に実行できる。 This allows the mounting surface 210 to be a portion of the running body 200 suitable for mounting the mounting body 300. For example, the mounting surface 210 can be configured to face the bottom surface of the base 330 of the mounting body 300 so as to be approximately parallel to the bottom surface, and to be able to approach and make contact with the bottom surface. Therefore, the mounted body 300 that has been placed can be reliably attached to the mounting surface 210 of the running body 200. In addition, the mounted body 300 that has been detached from the running body 200 can be placed in a desired placement position. For example, the placement position of the mounted body 300 can be set to a position above the running body 200 so that the next mounting of the mounted body 300 can be performed smoothly, and at a position where the bottom surface of the mounted body 300 can be maintained approximately horizontal. Therefore, both the mounting of the mounted body 300 and the detachment of the mounted body 300 can be performed appropriately.
また、外郭部360が車体260の外側に位置しているため、外郭部360により、走行体200を保護することができる。外郭部360そのものが、搭載体300の外側を兼ねることもできる。このため、別途、走行体200に対して、ガードやフェンダーを付加する必要がなくなる。このため、移動体100の全体として、まとまりのある意匠を実現できる。 Also, because the outer casing 360 is located on the outside of the vehicle body 260, the running body 200 can be protected by the outer casing 360. The outer casing 360 itself can also serve as the outside of the mounting body 300. This eliminates the need to add separate guards or fenders to the running body 200. This allows the mobile body 100 to have a cohesive design as a whole.
前記走行体200は、前記車体260を支持するように前記車体260に配置された走行装置270を備え、前記外郭部360は、前記搭載体300が前記搭載面210に装着された場合に、平面視において前記車体260の外端よりも外側に位置し、且つ、前記走行装置270の前記第2方向における上方に位置する(請求項2)。 The running body 200 is equipped with a running device 270 arranged on the vehicle body 260 so as to support the vehicle body 260, and the outer casing 360 is located outside the outer end of the vehicle body 260 in a plan view when the mounting body 300 is attached to the mounting surface 210, and is located above the running device 270 in the second direction (Claim 2).
これによれば、走行装置270に対して、外郭部360をフェンダーとして機能させることができる。例えば、走行装置270の車輪ごとに外郭部360を配置して、外郭部360の領域を必要最低限とすることができる。 This allows the outer shell 360 to function as a fender for the running gear 270. For example, the outer shell 360 can be arranged for each wheel of the running gear 270, making it possible to reduce the area of the outer shell 360 to the minimum necessary.
前記走行体200は、ビームを外側に向けて発する電気機器を備え、前記外郭部360は、前記搭載体300が前記搭載面210に装着された場合に、平面視において前記電気機器よりも外側に位置し、且つ、前記電気機器から発せられた前記ビームの外側への透過を許容する透過部362を備えている(請求項3)。 The vehicle 200 is equipped with an electrical device that emits a beam outward, and the outer casing 360 is positioned outward of the electrical device in a plan view when the mounting body 300 is attached to the mounting surface 210, and is equipped with a transparent portion 362 that allows the beam emitted from the electrical device to pass outward (Claim 3).
これによれば、移動体100の全体としてまとまりのある意匠を保持しつつ、電気機器にて発せられるビームが、外郭部360を介して減衰することを、透過部362により抑制できる。 This allows the beam emitted by the electrical device to be prevented from being attenuated through the outer casing 360 by the transparent portion 362, while maintaining a cohesive design for the mobile body 100 as a whole.
前記電気機器は、検知用のビームを外側に向けて発する測域センサ又は距離センサ、視認用のビームを外側に向けて発する光源の何れかである(請求項4)。 The electrical device is either a range sensor or distance sensor that emits a detection beam outward, or a light source that emits a visibility beam outward (Claim 4).
これによれば、移動体100において、測域センサ、距離センサ、光源等が備えられる場合であっても、移動体100の全体としてまとまりのある意匠を保持しつつ、それらの機能が低下することを抑制できる。 As a result, even if the moving body 100 is equipped with a range sensor, distance sensor, light source, etc., it is possible to prevent a decrease in the functions of these sensors while maintaining a cohesive design of the moving body 100 as a whole.
前記搭載体300は、前記外郭部360よりも内側に物資を収容可能に構成された収容部361を備えている(請求項5)。 The carrier 300 has a storage section 361 configured to store materials inside the outer shell 360 (Claim 5).
これによれば、搭載体300に収容部361を設けた場合であっても、外郭部360により内側に収容された物資を保護することができる。 As a result, even if the carrier 300 is provided with a storage section 361, the outer shell 360 can protect the materials stored inside.
前記収容部361は、収容された前記物資を冷却又は加熱可能に構成されている(請求項6)。 The storage section 361 is configured to be able to cool or heat the stored material (Claim 6).
これによれば、搭載体300を走行体200に装着させることで、移動体100を、移動式の温冷庫として機能させることができる。 Accordingly, by attaching the mounting body 300 to the running body 200, the moving body 100 can function as a mobile hot and cold storage.
[まとめ:出願10]
移動体100は、第1方向に走行可能であり、前記第1方向に対して上方を向く第2方向に向かう搭載面210を備えた走行体200と、前記搭載面210に対して着脱可能に構成され、前記搭載面210に装着され前記走行体200に搭載されている場合には前記走行体200と一体的に移動し、前記搭載面210から脱離され前記走行体200に搭載されていない場合には前記走行体200とは別体的に配置される搭載体300と、前記走行体200に設けられ、前記搭載体300が前記搭載面210に装着された場合に前記搭載体300を支持し、平面視において多角形の各頂点に対応する位置にそれぞれ配設された支持部250と、を備えている(請求項1)。
[Summary: Application 10]
The mobile body 100 comprises a running body 200 capable of running in a first direction and having a mounting surface 210 facing a second direction facing upward relative to the first direction, a mounting body 300 configured to be detachable from the mounting surface 210, and moving integrally with the running body 200 when attached to the mounting surface 210 and mounted on the running body 200, and arranged separately from the running body 200 when detached from the mounting surface 210 and not mounted on the running body 200, and support parts 250 provided on the running body 200, supporting the mounting body 300 when the mounting body 300 is attached to the mounting surface 210, and arranged at positions corresponding to each vertex of a polygon in a planar view (Claim 1).
これによれば、搭載面210を、搭載体300の装着に適した走行体200の部位とすることができる。例えば、搭載面210を、搭載体300の基部330の底面と、略平行になるよう対向させ、当該底面と近接・接面可能に構成することができる。従って、配置されている搭載体300を、走行体200の搭載面210に、確実に装着できる。また、走行体200から脱離させた搭載体300を、所望の配置位置に配置することができる。例えば、搭載体300の配置位置を、次回の搭載体300の装着が円滑に実行できるよう、走行体200よりも上方の位置であって、搭載体300の底面が略水平を維持可能となる位置、とすることができる。従って、搭載体300の装着、及び、搭載体300の脱離の両方を、適切に実行できる。 This allows the mounting surface 210 to be a portion of the running body 200 suitable for mounting the mounting body 300. For example, the mounting surface 210 can be configured to face the bottom surface of the base 330 of the mounting body 300 so as to be approximately parallel to the bottom surface, and to be able to approach and make contact with the bottom surface. Therefore, the mounted body 300 that has been placed can be reliably attached to the mounting surface 210 of the running body 200. In addition, the mounted body 300 that has been detached from the running body 200 can be placed in a desired placement position. For example, the placement position of the mounted body 300 can be set to a position above the running body 200 so that the next mounting of the mounted body 300 can be performed smoothly, and at a position where the bottom surface of the mounted body 300 can be maintained approximately horizontal. Therefore, both the mounting of the mounted body 300 and the detachment of the mounted body 300 can be performed appropriately.
また、支持部250にて装着された搭載体300を支持するにあたり、多角形の各頂点に対応する位置に、支持部250が配設されることで、安定した支持を実現できる。このため、走行体200に装着された搭載体300が、走行体200からずれたり、脱離することを抑制できる。 Furthermore, when supporting the mounted body 300 attached to the support portion 250, the support portion 250 is disposed at positions corresponding to each vertex of a polygon, thereby realizing stable support. Therefore, the mounted body 300 attached to the running body 200 can be prevented from shifting or detaching from the running body 200.
前記支持部250は、平面視において前記各頂点で規定される前記多角形の領域が複数存在するように配設されている(請求項2)。 The support portion 250 is arranged so that there are multiple polygonal regions defined by the vertices in a plan view (Claim 2).
これによれば、支持部250にて装着された搭載体300を支持するにあたり、支持部250が頂点となる多角形の領域を、複数存在させることができる。このため、より安定した支持を実現できる。 As a result, when supporting the mounting body 300 attached to the support part 250, it is possible to have multiple polygonal regions with the support part 250 as vertices. This allows for more stable support.
前記支持部250は、平面視において複数存在する前記多角形の領域がそれぞれ対称に位置するように配設されている(請求項3)。 The support portion 250 is arranged so that the multiple polygonal regions are symmetrically positioned when viewed in a plane (Claim 3).
これによれば、支持部250にて装着された搭載体300を支持するにあたり、支持部250が頂点となる多角形の複数の領域を、対象配置させることができる。このため、バランスよく安定した支持を実現できる。 As a result, when supporting the mounting body 300 attached to the support part 250, multiple areas of a polygon whose vertices are the support part 250 can be arranged symmetrically. This makes it possible to achieve well-balanced and stable support.
前記走行体200は、前記搭載面210が設けられた車体260と、前記車体260の車幅方向に向かって張り出でている張出部261と、を備え、前記支持部は、前記張出部261に配設されている(請求項4)。 The running body 200 comprises a vehicle body 260 on which the mounting surface 210 is provided, and a protruding portion 261 that protrudes in the vehicle width direction of the vehicle body 260, and the support portion is disposed on the protruding portion 261 (claim 4).
これによれば、走行体200に張出部261が設けられている場合、前記張出部261の領域を活用して支持部250を配置することができる。このため、車幅方向の外側にて、安定した支持を実現できる。 As a result, if the running body 200 is provided with a protruding portion 261, the support portion 250 can be positioned by utilizing the area of the protruding portion 261. This allows stable support to be achieved on the outer side in the vehicle width direction.
前記走行体200は、前記搭載面210が設けられた車体260と、前記車体260を支持するように、前記車体260の車幅方向における両端にそれぞれ配置された走行装置270と、前記車体260の車幅方向における両端の前記走行装置270の間に配置された電源280と、を備え、前記支持部250は、前記車体260の車幅方向において前記電源280よりも外側に配設されている(請求項5)。 The running body 200 comprises a vehicle body 260 on which the mounting surface 210 is provided, running devices 270 arranged at both ends of the vehicle body 260 in the vehicle width direction to support the vehicle body 260, and a power source 280 arranged between the running devices 270 at both ends of the vehicle body 260 in the vehicle width direction, and the support part 250 is arranged outside the power source 280 in the vehicle width direction of the vehicle body 260 (claim 5).
これによれば、比較的重い電源280を内側に配置し、当該電源280の外側にて、支持部250により搭載体300を支持できる。このため、重心を適切に調整しつつ、安定した支持を実現できる。 This allows the relatively heavy power source 280 to be placed inside, and the support part 250 to support the mounting body 300 on the outside of the power source 280. This allows stable support to be achieved while appropriately adjusting the center of gravity.
前記走行装置270は、前記車体260の車長方向における前後方にそれぞれ配置され、回転駆動することで走行可能とし、回転中心の軸となる車輪軸がそれぞれ規定されるホイールを備え、前記電源280は、前記車体260の車長方向における前後方の前記車輪軸の間に配置され、前記支持部250は、前記車体260の車長方向において前記電源280よりも外側に配設されている(請求項6)。 The running devices 270 are disposed at the front and rear of the vehicle body 260 in the vehicle length direction, and are capable of running by being driven to rotate, and each wheel has a wheel axle that serves as the axis of rotation. The power source 280 is disposed between the wheel axles at the front and rear of the vehicle body 260 in the vehicle length direction, and the support portion 250 is disposed outside the power source 280 in the vehicle length direction of the vehicle body 260 (Claim 6).
これによれば、比較的重い電源280を前後方の車輪軸内側に配置でき、走行体200として、安定した走行を実現できる。また、当該電源280の外側にて、支持部250により搭載体300を支持できる。このため、安定した走行及び支持を実現できる。 This allows the relatively heavy power source 280 to be placed inside the front and rear wheel axles, enabling the running body 200 to achieve stable running. In addition, the support part 250 can support the mounting body 300 on the outside of the power source 280. This allows stable running and support to be achieved.
前記支持部250は、平面視において、前記車体260の車幅方向における両端に配置された前記ホイールの前記車輪軸を同軸的に通る仮想線上に配設されている(請求項7)。 In a plan view, the support portion 250 is disposed on an imaginary line that passes coaxially through the wheel axles of the wheels disposed at both ends of the vehicle body 260 in the vehicle width direction (Claim 7).
これによれば、搭載体300からの荷重が、支持部250を介して走行体200へ加わるところ、支持部250を上記仮想線上に配置することで、当該荷重を車輪軸へ逃がすことができる。このため、車体260への荷重の影響を緩和しつつ、安定した支持を実現できる。 According to this, the load from the mounting body 300 is applied to the running body 200 via the support part 250, but by arranging the support part 250 on the above virtual line, the load can be released to the wheel axle. Therefore, it is possible to realize stable support while mitigating the effect of the load on the vehicle body 260.
前記電源280は、側面視において、前記電源280の重心が前記車輪軸よりも前記第2方向における上方に位置するよう配置されている(請求項8)。 The power source 280 is positioned such that the center of gravity of the power source 280 is located above the wheel axle in the second direction in a side view (Claim 8).
これによれば、走行装置270の接地面から電源280までの間隔を、大きくすることができる。このため、走行体200が、傾斜路や悪路等を走行する場合であっても、電源280が接地面に接触することを抑制できる。 This allows the distance between the ground surface of the running device 270 and the power source 280 to be increased. Therefore, even when the running body 200 runs on a slope or rough road, the power source 280 can be prevented from coming into contact with the ground surface.
前記走行体200は、前記搭載面210が設けられた車体260と、前記車体260を支持するように、前記車体260の車幅方向における両端にそれぞれ配置された走行装置270と、前記車体260の車幅方向における両端の前記走行装置270の間に配置された電源280と、前記車体の車幅方向に向かって張り出でている張出部261と、を備え、前記張出部261に、モータ及び/又は前記モータの駆動に関連する電気機器、及び、前記支持部250が設けられている(請求項9)。 The running body 200 comprises a body 260 on which the mounting surface 210 is provided, running devices 270 arranged at both ends of the body 260 in the vehicle width direction to support the body 260, a power source 280 arranged between the running devices 270 at both ends of the body 260 in the vehicle width direction, and a protruding portion 261 protruding toward the vehicle width direction of the body, and a motor and/or electrical equipment related to driving the motor and the support portion 250 are provided on the protruding portion 261 (claim 9).
これによれば、走行体200に張出部261が設けられている場合、前記張出部261の領域を活用して、モータ及び/又は前記モータの駆動に関連する電気機器、及び、支持部250を配置することができる。このため、車体260において、例えば、電源280以外の追加の電源等を、搭載する余地を設けることができる。また、車幅方向の外側にて、安定した支持を実現できる。 Therefore, when the running body 200 is provided with the protruding portion 261, the area of the protruding portion 261 can be utilized to arrange the motor and/or electrical equipment related to driving the motor, and the support portion 250. This allows the vehicle body 260 to have room to mount, for example, an additional power source other than the power source 280. In addition, stable support can be achieved on the outside in the vehicle width direction.
前記搭載体300は、前記車体260に備えられた電源280とは別体の電源380を備えている(請求項10)。 The vehicle body 300 is equipped with a power source 380 that is separate from the power source 280 provided in the vehicle body 260 (Claim 10).
これによれば、搭載体300に、車体260の電源280とは別体の電源380を積み増しできる。このため、積み増した分だけ、移動体100を長く稼働させることができる。 This allows the on-board body 300 to be equipped with a power source 380 separate from the power source 280 of the vehicle body 260. This allows the mobile body 100 to operate for a longer period of time by the additional power source.
前記走行体200は、測域センサ又は距離センサを備えている(請求項11)。 The vehicle 200 is equipped with a range sensor or distance sensor (Claim 11).
これによれば、測域センサ又は距離センサにより得られた情報を、例えば、走行体200の制御に用いることができる。 In this way, the information obtained by the range sensor or distance sensor can be used, for example, to control the running object 200.
前記走行体200は、前記走行体の外側を撮像するカメラを備えている(請求項12)。 The vehicle 200 is equipped with a camera that captures images of the outside of the vehicle (Claim 12).
これによれば、カメラにより得られた情報を、例えば、外部の端末に送信し、当該端末にて映像表示させることができる。 With this, the information obtained by the camera can be transmitted to an external terminal, for example, and the image can be displayed on that terminal.
前記走行体200は、前記搭載面210が設けられた車体260と、前記車体260を支持するように前記車体260の車幅方向における両端にそれぞれ配置され、平面視にて全方向に走行可能となるよう構成された走行装置270と、を備えている(請求項13)。 The running body 200 includes a vehicle body 260 on which the mounting surface 210 is provided, and running devices 270 arranged at both ends of the vehicle body 260 in the vehicle width direction to support the vehicle body 260 and configured to be capable of running in all directions in a plan view (Claim 13).
これによれば、走行体200が全方向に走行できるため、移動体100全体としての作動の自由度を大きくできる。 This allows the running body 200 to run in all directions, increasing the freedom of operation of the moving body 100 as a whole.
前記走行装置270は、前記車体260の車長方向における前後方にそれぞれ配置され、回転駆動することで走行可能とし、回転中心の軸となる車輪軸がそれぞれ規定されるホイールと、接地した状態で前記ホイールと一体的に回転可能に構成され、中実部位を有するタイヤと、を備えている(請求項14)。 The running devices 270 are arranged at the front and rear of the vehicle body 260 in the vehicle length direction, and are capable of running by being driven to rotate. They each have a wheel axis that defines the center of rotation, and a tire that has a solid portion and is configured to rotate integrally with the wheel when in contact with the ground (Claim 14).
これによれば、走行装置270を、例えば、メカナムホイール等として構成でき、メカナムホイール特有の走行態様を、移動体100の作動に活用できる。 As a result, the running device 270 can be configured as, for example, a Mecanum wheel, and the unique running characteristics of the Mecanum wheel can be utilized in the operation of the moving body 100.
前記ホイールは、モータの動力に基づいて回転駆動し、前記モータ及び/又は前記モータの駆動に関連する電気機器が設けられている(請求項15)。 The wheel is driven to rotate based on the power of a motor, and the motor and/or electrical equipment related to the driving of the motor are provided (Claim 15).
これによれば、ホイールを、例えば、インホイールモータ等として構成でき、車体260において、電源280等の搭載余地を大きくすることができる。 This allows the wheel to be configured as, for example, an in-wheel motor, and increases the space available in the vehicle body 260 to accommodate the power source 280, etc.
前記走行装置270は、前記車体260に対して着脱可能に配置され、前記車体260は、装着されていた前記走行装置270が脱離された場合に、脱離されたものと異なる態様の前記走行装置270を装着可能となるように構成されている(請求項16)。 The traveling device 270 is arranged so as to be detachable from the vehicle body 260, and the vehicle body 260 is configured so that when the attached traveling device 270 is detached, a traveling device 270 of a different configuration from the detached one can be attached (Claim 16).
これによれば、搭載体300の用途や走行条件に応じて、ホイール、クローラ等をつけ換えることができ、最適な態様の走行装置270を選択した上で、走行体200を構成できる。 This allows the wheels, crawlers, etc. to be changed depending on the application and running conditions of the mounted body 300, and the running body 200 can be configured after selecting the optimal running device 270.
[まとめ:出願11]
移動体100は、第1方向に走行可能であり、前記第1方向に対して上方を向く第2方向に向かう搭載面210を備え、第1電気機器、及び、前記第1電気機器と電気的に接続された第1端部286を有する走行体200と、前記搭載面210に対して着脱可能に構成され、前記搭載面210に装着され前記走行体200に搭載されている場合には前記走行体200と一体的に移動し、前記搭載面210から脱離され前記走行体200に搭載されていない場合には前記走行体200とは別体的に配置される搭載体300であって、第2電気機器、及び、前記第2電気機器と電気的に接続され、前記第1端部との非接触での通電を許容する第2端部386を有する搭載体300と、を備えている(請求項1)。
[Summary: Application 11]
The mobile body 100 is capable of traveling in a first direction and has a mounting surface 210 facing a second direction facing upward relative to the first direction, and is equipped with a running body 200 having a first electrical device and a first end 286 electrically connected to the first electrical device, and a mounting body 300 that is configured to be detachable from the mounting surface 210 and moves integrally with the running body 200 when attached to the mounting surface 210 and mounted on the running body 200, and is arranged separately from the running body 200 when detached from the mounting surface 210 and not mounted on the running body 200, and has a second electrical device and a second end 386 that is electrically connected to the second electrical device and allows electricity to flow without contacting the first end (Claim 1).
これによれば、搭載面210を、搭載体300の装着に適した走行体200の部位とすることができる。例えば、搭載面210を、搭載体300の基部330の底面と、略平行になるよう対向させ、当該底面と近接・接面可能に構成することができる。従って、配置されている搭載体300を、走行体200の搭載面210に、確実に装着できる。また、走行体200から脱離させた搭載体300を、所望の配置位置に配置することができる。例えば、搭載体300の配置位置を、次回の搭載体300の装着が円滑に実行できるよう、走行体200よりも上方の位置であって、搭載体300の底面が略水平を維持可能となる位置、とすることができる。従って、搭載体300の装着、及び、搭載体300の脱離の両方を、適切に実行できる。 This allows the mounting surface 210 to be a portion of the running body 200 suitable for mounting the mounting body 300. For example, the mounting surface 210 can be configured to face the bottom surface of the base 330 of the mounting body 300 so as to be approximately parallel to the bottom surface, and to be able to approach and make contact with the bottom surface. Therefore, the mounted body 300 that has been placed can be reliably attached to the mounting surface 210 of the running body 200. In addition, the mounted body 300 that has been detached from the running body 200 can be placed in a desired placement position. For example, the placement position of the mounted body 300 can be set to a position above the running body 200 so that the next mounting of the mounted body 300 can be performed smoothly, and at a position where the bottom surface of the mounted body 300 can be maintained approximately horizontal. Therefore, both the mounting of the mounted body 300 and the detachment of the mounted body 300 can be performed appropriately.
また、搭載体300を装着させた状態において、第1端部286・第2端部386を介して、走行体200から搭載体300に向けた(又は、搭載体300から走行体200に向けた)電気エネルギの供給や、制御信号の送出、センサ信号の送出等が可能となる。このため、電源280、制御装置283、センサ282等を、走行体200及び搭載体300の何れかに片寄せして搭載できる。また、例えば、電源280・電源380を走行体200及び搭載体300の両方に搭載し、それぞれの電源280・電源380からの給電量を、融通し合うことができる。このため、電気機器の搭載や、使い方のバリエーションを、大きく拡げることができる。 Furthermore, when the mounting body 300 is attached, it is possible to supply electrical energy from the running body 200 to the mounting body 300 (or from the mounting body 300 to the running body 200), send control signals, send sensor signals, etc., via the first end 286 and the second end 386. Therefore, the power source 280, the control device 283, the sensor 282, etc. can be mounted on either the running body 200 or the mounting body 300. Also, for example, the power source 280 and the power source 380 can be mounted on both the running body 200 and the mounting body 300, and the power supply from each of the power sources 280 and the power source 380 can be shared. This greatly expands the variety of electrical equipment that can be mounted and how it can be used.
また、第1端部286・第2端部386は、互いに非接触での通電を許容するため、例えば、接触式の電極や端子等が用いられる場合に比して、厳密な位置合わせが不要となる。従って、走行体200及び搭載体300の間で、容易に通電させることができる。 In addition, since the first end 286 and the second end 386 allow electrical current to flow without contacting each other, precise alignment is not required compared to, for example, when contact-type electrodes or terminals are used. Therefore, electrical current can be easily passed between the running body 200 and the mounting body 300.
前記第2端部386は、配置されている前記搭載体300に、前記搭載体300が装着されていない前記走行体200が近接した場合に、前記第1端部286との非接触での通電が許容されて、前記第1,第2電気機器間の電気的接続を達成する(請求項2)。 When the running body 200, to which the mounting body 300 is not attached, approaches the mounting body 300 in place, the second end 386 is allowed to pass electricity without contact with the first end 286, thereby achieving an electrical connection between the first and second electrical devices (Claim 2).
これによれば、走行体200及び搭載体300が互いに近接することで、第1端部286・第2端部386における通電が許容されるため、走行体200及び搭載体300の間で、より容易に通電させることができる。一方、走行体200及び搭載体300を互いに離間させることで、通電を容易に規制することができる。 As a result, since the running body 200 and the mounting body 300 are close to each other, electricity can flow between the first end 286 and the second end 386, making it easier to pass electricity between the running body 200 and the mounting body 300. On the other hand, by separating the running body 200 and the mounting body 300 from each other, it is easier to restrict the passage of electricity.
前記第2端部386は、前記搭載体300が前記搭載面210に装着された場合に、前記第1端部286との非接触での通電が許容されて、前記第1,第2電気機器間の電気的接続を達成し、前記搭載体300が前記搭載面210から脱離した場合に、前記第1端部286との非接触での通電が規制されて、前記第1,第2電気機器間の電気的接続を解除する(請求項3)。 When the mounting body 300 is attached to the mounting surface 210, the second end 386 allows non-contact current to flow with the first end 286, achieving electrical connection between the first and second electrical devices, and when the mounting body 300 is detached from the mounting surface 210, non-contact current to the first end 286 is restricted, releasing the electrical connection between the first and second electrical devices (Claim 3).
これによれば、走行体200への搭載体300の装着により、第1端部286・第2端部386における通電が許容されるため、装着の機会を活用して、走行体200及び搭載体300の間で、容易かつ確実に通電させることができる。一方、走行体200からの搭載体300の脱離により、第1端部286・第2端部における通電が規制されるため、脱離の機会を活用して、走行体200及び搭載体300の間で、容易かつ確実に通電を規制することができる。即ち、走行体200及び搭載体300の間の電気的接続が必要な装着時に、第1端部286・第2端部386における通電を許容でき、走行体200及び搭載体300の間の電気的接続が不必要な脱離時に、第1端部286・第2端部386における通電を規制できる。 Accordingly, since attachment of the mounting body 300 to the running body 200 allows current to flow through the first end 286 and the second end 386, the opportunity of attachment can be used to easily and reliably allow current to flow between the running body 200 and the mounting body 300. On the other hand, detachment of the mounting body 300 from the running body 200 restricts current to flow through the first end 286 and the second end, so the opportunity of detachment can be used to easily and reliably restrict current to flow between the running body 200 and the mounting body 300. In other words, when attachment is required for electrical connection between the running body 200 and the mounting body 300, current can be allowed through the first end 286 and the second end 386, and when detachment is required for electrical connection between the running body 200 and the mounting body 300, current can be restricted through the first end 286 and the second end 386.
前記第1電気機器及び前記第2電気機器のうち、一方が電源280・電源380であり、他方が前記電源280・電源380からの給電を消費するように構成され、前記第1端部286及び前記第2端部386は、磁気を介して通電が許容されるように構成されている(請求項4)。 One of the first electrical device and the second electrical device is a power source 280/power source 380, and the other is configured to consume power supplied from the power source 280/power source 380, and the first end 286 and the second end 386 are configured to allow current to flow via magnetism (Claim 4).
これによれば、給電の消費先が、多量のエネルギを消費し易い機器であっても、第1端部286・第2端部386の間において、コイルを用いた磁気結合、磁気共鳴等を活用できる。このため、電源280・電源380から多量の電気エネルギを確実かつ容易に供給できる。 As a result, even if the power consumer is a device that tends to consume large amounts of energy, magnetic coupling using a coil, magnetic resonance, etc. can be utilized between the first end 286 and the second end 386. As a result, a large amount of electrical energy can be reliably and easily supplied from the power sources 280 and 380.
前記走行体200の前記第1電気機器は、前記電源280であり、前記搭載体300は、第1可動具310・第2可動具320を備え、前記搭載体300の前記第2電気機器は、給電を消費して動力を発生し、第1可動具310・第2可動具320を駆動する駆動部340である(請求項5)。 The first electrical device of the traveling body 200 is the power source 280, the mounted body 300 is equipped with a first movable device 310 and a second movable device 320, and the second electrical device of the mounted body 300 is a drive unit 340 that consumes power supply to generate power and drives the first movable device 310 and the second movable device 320 (Claim 5).
これによれば、動力負荷が大きく、多量のエネルギを消費し易い駆動部340(例えば、モータ、アクチュエータ等)に対し、走行体200の電源280から多量の電気エネルギを確実かつ容易に供給できる。 This allows a large amount of electrical energy to be reliably and easily supplied from the power source 280 of the running body 200 to the drive unit 340 (e.g., a motor, actuator, etc.), which has a large power load and is prone to consuming large amounts of energy.
前記走行体200の前記第1端部286は、前記走行体200における前記第1方向の前方に配置され、前記搭載体300の前記第1可動具310・第2可動具320、前記駆動部340、及び、前記第2端部386は、前記搭載体300における前記第1方向の前方に配置されている(請求項6)。 The first end 286 of the running body 200 is disposed forward in the first direction on the running body 200, and the first movable part 310, the second movable part 320, the drive unit 340, and the second end 386 of the mounting body 300 are disposed forward in the first direction on the mounting body 300 (Claim 6).
これによれば、搭載体300の前方において、給電の供給元となる第2端部386から、給電の供給先の第1可動具310・第2可動具320、及び、駆動部340までを近づけることができる。このため、搭載体300の前方で、効率的な設計が実現できるとともに、搭載体300の後方において、他の電気機器の搭載余地を大きくすることができる。 This allows the second end 386, which is the power supply source, to be closer to the first movable device 310, the second movable device 320, and the drive unit 340, which are the power supply destinations, at the front of the mounting body 300. This allows for an efficient design at the front of the mounting body 300, and also allows for more room to mount other electrical equipment at the rear of the mounting body 300.
制御装置又は通信装置を含む電子ユニット287・電子ユニット387が、前記走行体200及び前記搭載体300の何れかに設けられ、前記第1端部286及び前記第2端部386は、前記第1端部286から前記電子ユニット287・電子ユニット387までの距離が、前記第1端部286から前記駆動部340までの距離よりも長くなるように、且つ、前記第2端部386から前記電子ユニット287・電子ユニット387までの距離が、前記第2端部386から前記駆動部340までの距離よりも長くなるように配置されている(請求項7)。 An electronic unit 287/electronic unit 387 including a control device or a communication device is provided on either the running body 200 or the mounting body 300, and the first end 286 and the second end 386 are arranged so that the distance from the first end 286 to the electronic unit 287/electronic unit 387 is longer than the distance from the first end 286 to the drive unit 340, and the distance from the second end 386 to the electronic unit 287/electronic unit 387 is longer than the distance from the second end 386 to the drive unit 340 (claim 7).
これによれば、上述のように配置が規定されることで、磁気の発生源(例えば、コイル等)としての第1端部286・第2端部386を、電子ユニット287・電子ユニット387から遠ざけることができる。このため、電子ユニット287・電子ユニット387に対し、電磁波を遮蔽するための機構・機能等を簡素化できる。従って、非接触式である磁気を用いた通電形式を採用しつつ、走行体200及び搭載体300の設計の自由度を拡大できる。 By defining the arrangement as described above, the first end 286 and the second end 386, which are magnetic sources (e.g., coils, etc.), can be placed away from the electronic units 287 and 387. This simplifies the mechanisms and functions for shielding the electronic units 287 and 387 from electromagnetic waves. This allows for greater freedom in designing the running body 200 and the mounting body 300 while still adopting a non-contact magnetic current-carrying method.
今回開示された上記各実施形態は、すべての点で例示であって、制限的なものではないと考えられるべきである。本発明の範囲は、上記した説明ではなく、特許請求の範囲によって示され、特許請求の範囲と均等の意味及び範囲内でのすべての変更が含まれることが、意図される。 The above-described embodiments disclosed herein are illustrative in all respects and should not be considered limiting. The scope of the present invention is indicated by the claims, not the above description, and is intended to include all modifications within the meaning and scope of the claims.
100 :移動体
200 :走行体
210 :搭載面
220 :リフト部
230 :係合部
240 :固定部
250 :支持部
260 :車体
270 :走行装置
280 :電源
283 :制御装置
290 :伝達部
300 :搭載体(アタッチメント)
310 :基部
320 :第1可動具
330 :第2可動具
340 :駆動部
360 :外郭部
380 :電源
383 :制御装置
390 :被伝達部
400 :保管システム
500 :保管庫
560 :配置部
100: Mobile body 200: Running body 210: Mounting surface 220: Lifting section 230: Engagement section 240: Fixed section 250: Support section 260: Vehicle body 270: Running device 280: Power source 283: Control device 290: Transmission section 300: Mounting body (attachment)
310: Base 320: First movable part 330: Second movable part 340: Driving part 360: Outer part 380: Power source 383: Control device 390: Receiving part 400: Storage system 500: Storage 560: Placement part
Claims (8)
前記搭載面に対して着脱可能に構成され、前記搭載面に装着され前記走行体に搭載されている場合には前記走行体と一体的に移動し、前記搭載面から脱離され前記走行体に搭載されていない場合には前記走行体とは別体的に配置される搭載体であって、
前記搭載面に対して着脱可能な基部、及び、
長尺状に構成され、前記基部に対し相対回転可能となるよう一端が前記基部に支持されて、前記基部から前記第1方向に向かって伸長する他端にて作業可能となっており、収容される場合には、前記一端を支点として前記基部に近づくように相対回転する第1可動具
を有する搭載体と、
を備えた
移動体。 A traveling body capable of traveling in a first direction and having a mounting surface facing a second direction that faces upward with respect to the first direction;
A mounting body that is configured to be detachable from the mounting surface, moves integrally with the running body when attached to the mounting surface and mounted on the running body, and is disposed separately from the running body when detached from the mounting surface and not mounted on the running body,
A base that is detachable from the mounting surface; and
a mounting body having a first movable tool, the first movable tool being configured in an elongated shape, one end of the first movable tool being supported by the base so as to be rotatable relative to the base, the other end of the first movable tool being operable at the other end extending from the base in the first direction, and the first movable tool being rotated relative to the base around the one end as a fulcrum when the first movable tool is housed;
A mobile body equipped with the above.
前記搭載体は、
前記一端を支点として、前記第1可動具を前記第1方向と反対側に引張ることで、前記第1可動具を前記基部に近づくように相対回転させる第1駆動部
を有する
移動体。 2. The moving body according to claim 1,
The mounting body is
a first drive unit that pulls the first movable device in the direction opposite to the first direction, using the one end as a fulcrum, to rotate the first movable device relatively toward the base.
前記搭載体は、
板状に構成され、前記基部に対し相対移動可能となるよう前記基部に支持されて、前記走行体よりも前側に配置されて前記第1方向に向かう面にて作業する第2可動具
を有する
移動体。 3. The moving body according to claim 1,
The mounting body is
a movable body having a second movable tool configured in a plate shape, supported on the base so as to be movable relative to the base, and disposed forward of the running body and performing work on a surface facing the first direction.
前記搭載体は、
前記第2可動具よりも前記第2方向における上側に設けられ、自身が駆動することで、前記第2可動具を相対移動させる第2駆動部
を有する
移動体。 4. The moving body according to claim 3,
The mounting body is
a moving body having a second drive unit that is provided above the second movable tool in the second direction and drives the second movable tool to move the second movable tool relatively.
前記第2可動具は、
前記搭載体が前記走行体に装着されている状態において、前記第1可動具による作業が実行されるときに、前記走行体の接地面へ接地可能に構成された
移動体。 The moving body according to claim 4,
The second movable tool is
A moving body configured to be able to come into contact with a ground surface of the traveling body when work is performed by the first movable tool with the mounting body attached to the traveling body.
前記走行体に搭載されている場合には前記走行体と一体的に移動し、前記走行体から脱離された場合には前記走行体とは別体的に配置可能な搭載体と、
を備え、
前記搭載体は、
前記走行体に対して着脱可能な基部、及び、
長尺状に構成され、前記基部に対し相対回転可能となるよう一端が前記基部に支持されて、前記基部から前記走行体の前後方向に向かって伸長する他端にて作業可能となっており、収容される場合には、前記一端を支点として前記基部に近づくように相対回転する第1可動具を含んでいる
移動体。 A running body,
a mounting body that moves integrally with the running body when mounted on the running body and that can be disposed separately from the running body when detached from the running body;
Equipped with
The mounting body is
A base that is detachable from the running body; and
The movable body is configured in an elongated shape, has one end supported on the base so as to be rotatable relative to the base, and the other end extending from the base in the fore-and-aft direction of the running body is operable, and includes a first movable device that, when stored, rotates relatively to the base using the one end as a fulcrum so as to approach the base.
前記搭載体は、
前記一端を支点として、前記第1可動具を前記第1方向と反対側に引張ることで、前記第1可動具を前記基部に近づくように相対回転させる第1駆動部
を有する
移動体。 7. The moving body according to claim 6,
The mounting body is
a first drive unit that pulls the first movable device in the direction opposite to the first direction, using the one end as a fulcrum, to rotate the first movable device relatively toward the base.
前記搭載体は、
板状に構成され、前記基部に対し相対移動可能となるよう前記基部に支持されて、前記走行体よりも前側に配置されて前記前後方向に向かう面にて作業する第2可動具
を有する
移動体。 The moving body according to claim 6 or 7,
The mounting body is
a movable body having a second movable tool configured in a plate shape, supported on the base so as to be movable relative to the base, and disposed forward of the running body and performing work on a surface facing the front-rear direction.
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