Patent Description:
The present application relates to a self-propelled device.

With the development of automated control technologies, smart devices have been widely promoted in the fields of family life and industrial production. As a smart robot integrated with functions such as autonomous movement and mowing, a smart mower greatly improves the efficiency of the garden and urban greening maintenance.

In the existing smart mower, a traveling electric motor and a cutting electric motor are generally disposed in the housing of the body, and the built-in traveling electric motor drives the traveling wheels to travel through a drive assembly such as a gear drive mechanism. The existing body mechanism has the following problems: the body volume is relatively large, and the drive assembly between the traveling electric motor and the traveling wheels increases the weight of the body and the complexity of installation. In the garden greening scenario, the large-volume and large-weight mower is inconvenient to use and move, affecting the user experience.

<CIT> and <CIT> each disclose a self-propelled device according to the preamble of appended claim <NUM>.

According to the invention, a self-propelled device includes a cutting assembly for cutting vegetation; a body for supporting the cutting assembly; and a traveling system for driving the body to move. The traveling system includes at least a traveling wheel; and a wheel hub motor integrally disposed in the traveling wheel. The radial length of the wheel hub motor is greater than or equal to <NUM> and less than or equal to <NUM>; and the axial thickness of the wheel hub motor is less than or equal to <NUM>. An overall width of the self-propelled device in an axial direction is <NUM> to <NUM>, and the overall length of the self-propelled device in a direction perpendicular to the axial direction is <NUM> to <NUM>.

The self-propelled device further includes a connector for detachably mounting the wheel hub motor on a housing of the body, where the connector includes a mounting hole, a first end surface facing a side of the traveling wheel, and a second end surface facing away from the side of the traveling wheel, and the inner diameter of the mounting hole mates with the outer diameter of an output shaft of the wheel hub motor.

In an example, a limiting mechanism is disposed between the output shaft of the wheel hub motor and the connector and used for preventing a relative displacement from being generated between the output shaft and the connector, where the relative displacement includes an axial displacement and/or a circumferential displacement.

In an example, the limiting mechanism includes at least one of the following: at least one platform portion, at least one step portion, at least one protrusion, at least one groove portion, and at least one radial dimension gradient portion, where the at least one platform portion extends along an axial direction, is disposed in at least part of a region of the output shaft and the connector, and is used for limiting the circumferential displacement.

In an example, the limiting mechanism further includes an end surface limiting member, where the end surface limiting member is disposed on the second end surface, the end surface limiting member engages with and is fixed to a first groove of the output shaft, and the first groove is located at a projection of the second end surface on the output shaft.

In an example, the limiting mechanism further includes a rigid limiting member, where the rigid limiting member is detachably fixed to the housing of the body through a mounting assembly and fixed to the output shaft.

In an example, the self-propelled device further includes a sealing mechanism, where the sealing mechanism includes at least a first sealing mechanism, where the first sealing mechanism is disposed on a side of the output shaft facing the first end surface and used for sealing a contact surface between the connector and the output shaft.

In an example, the sealing mechanism further includes a second sealing mechanism, where the second sealing mechanism is disposed between the connector and the housing of the body and used for sealing a contact surface between the connector and the housing.

In an example, the self-propelled device includes a left traveling wheel and a right traveling wheel, where the distance between an outer end surface of a left wheel hub motor integrally disposed in the left traveling wheel and an outer end surface of a right wheel hub motor integrally disposed in the right traveling wheel is greater than the cutting width of the cutting assembly.

In an example, the output power of the wheel hub motor is greater than or equal to <NUM> W.

In an example, the cutting assembly includes a cutting electric motor, where along the axial direction of the traveling wheel, the distance between the cutting electric motor and the wheel hub motor is greater than zero and less than half of the first external dimension; and along the direction perpendicular to the axial direction of the traveling wheel, the distance between the cutting electric motor and the wheel hub motor is greater than or equal to zero and less than the second external dimension.

In an example, the number of magnetic pole pairs of the wheel hub motor is greater than or equal to <NUM> pairs.

In an example, the mechanical angle between any two adjacent magnetic poles of the wheel hub motor is less than or equal to <NUM>°.

In an example, the energy density of the wheel hub motor is greater than or equal to <NUM> W/cm<NUM> and less than or equal to <NUM> W/cm<NUM>.

In an example, when the overall weight of the self-propelled device is greater than or equal to <NUM> and less than or equal to <NUM>, the width of a hub is greater than or equal to <NUM> and less than or equal to <NUM>; when the overall weight is greater than <NUM> and less than or equal to <NUM>, the axial thickness of the wheel hub is greater than <NUM> and less than or equal to <NUM>; and when the overall weight is greater than <NUM> and less than or equal to <NUM>, the axial thickness of the wheel hub is greater than <NUM> and less than or equal to <NUM>.

To illustrate technical solutions in examples of the present application more clearly, drawings used in the description of the examples are briefly described below.

In this application, the terms "up", "down", "left", "right", "front", and "rear" " and other directional words are described based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, and should not be understood as limitations to the examples of this application. In addition, in this context, it also needs to be understood that when it is mentioned that an element is connected "above" or "under" another element, it can not only be directly connected "above" or "under" the other element, but can also be indirectly connected "above" or "under" the other element through an intermediate element. It should also be understood that orientation words such as upper side, lower side, left side, right side, front side, and rear side do not only represent perfect orientations, but can also be understood as lateral orientations. For example, lower side may include directly below, bottom left, bottom right, front bottom, and rear bottom.

In this application, the terms "controller", "processor", "central processor", "CPU" and "MCU" are interchangeable. Where a unit "controller", "processor", "central processing", "CPU", or "MCU" is used to perform a specific function, the specific function may be implemented by a single aforementioned unit or a plurality of the aforementioned unit.

In this application, the term "device", "module" or "unit" may be implemented in the form of hardware or software to achieve specific functions.

In this application, the terms "computing", "judging", "controlling", "determining", "recognizing" and the like refer to the operations and processes of a computer system or similar electronic computing device (e.g., controller, processor, etc.).

<FIG> is a structural view of a self-propelled device according to the present invention, and <FIG> is a top view of an internal mounting structure of the self-propelled device in <FIG>. This example is applicable to a miniaturized and lightweight smart moving device, and the smart moving device may be used for outdoor working, for example, mowing vegetation such as lawns and weeds. In this example, a self-propelled device <NUM> may be a smart mower, and the smart mower may automatically perform the vegetation trimming operation without the human operation.

As shown in <FIG> and <FIG>, the self-propelled device <NUM> includes a cutting assembly <NUM> for cutting vegetation, a body <NUM> for supporting the cutting assembly <NUM>, and a traveling system <NUM> for driving the body <NUM> to move. In this example, the body <NUM> includes a body housing and a chassis mechanism for protecting the self-propelled device <NUM>, where the chassis mechanism may be used for fixing and supporting the cutting assembly <NUM>.

As shown in <FIG>, the cutting assembly <NUM> may include a cutting electric motor <NUM> and a cutting portion, where the cutting electric motor <NUM> drives the cutting portion to perform the vegetation cutting operation.

As shown in <FIG>, the traveling system <NUM> includes at least a traveling wheel <NUM>, a wheel hub motor <NUM> integrally disposed in the traveling wheel <NUM>, and a control circuit <NUM> for controlling the operation state of the wheel hub motor <NUM>. In this example, the self-propelled device <NUM> may be provided with two drive wheels and one driven wheel, and the wheel hub motor <NUM> is integrally disposed in each of the drive wheels on two sides, that is to say, the traveling wheel <NUM> into which the wheel hub motor <NUM> is integrated may be disposed on each side of the self-propelled device <NUM>. The wheel hub motor <NUM> being integrally disposed in the traveling wheel <NUM> may be understood as the wheel hub motor <NUM> includes at least an electric motor body and an output shaft, where the electric motor body is partially disposed in the traveling wheel <NUM>, and the output shaft is partially disposed in the traveling wheel <NUM> or partially protrudes to the outside of the traveling wheel <NUM>. When the self-propelled device <NUM> is working, the wheel hub motor <NUM> directly drives the traveling wheel <NUM> to rotate, and the wheel hub motor <NUM> outputs the specific power to drive the traveling wheel <NUM> to rotate at an angle matching the output power, thereby controlling the self-propelled device <NUM> to move.

In conjunction with <FIG>, along an axial direction X of the traveling wheel <NUM>, the first external dimension L1 of the self-propelled device <NUM> is greater than or equal to <NUM> and less than or equal to <NUM>; and along a direction Y perpendicular to the axial direction of the traveling wheel <NUM>, the second external dimension L2 of the self-propelled device <NUM> is greater than or equal to <NUM> and less than or equal to <NUM>. In an example, along a direction Z perpendicular to the axial direction of the traveling wheel <NUM>, the third external dimension L3 of the self-propelled device <NUM> is greater than or equal to <NUM> and less than or equal to <NUM>.

In conjunction with <FIG>, along the axial direction X of the traveling wheel, the first distance between the cutting electric motor <NUM> and the wheel hub motor <NUM> is greater than zero and less than half of the first external dimension L1; and along the direction Y perpendicular to the axial direction of the traveling wheel <NUM>, the second distance between the cutting electric motor <NUM> and the wheel hub motor <NUM> is greater than or equal to zero and less than the second external dimension L2.

The first distance between the cutting electric motor <NUM> and the wheel hub motor <NUM> refers to the distance between the central axis of the cutting electric motor <NUM> and the end surface on a side of the wheel hub motor <NUM> facing the cutting electric motor <NUM>. The second distance between the cutting electric motor <NUM> and the wheel hub motor <NUM> refers to the distance between the central axis of the cutting electric motor <NUM> and the central axis of the wheel hub motor <NUM>.

In this example, the first external dimension L1 of the self-propelled device <NUM> may be used for indicating the maximum overall width of the self-propelled device <NUM>. Typically, the first external dimension L1 may be the distance between the outer end surfaces of two wheel hub motors <NUM>. The second external dimension L2 may be used for indicating the maximum overall length of the self-propelled device <NUM>. Typically, the second external dimension L2 may be the distance between the front end surface of the body and the rear end surface of the body of the self-propelled device <NUM>. On the premise of not changing the design dimensions of the original body <NUM>, the dimensions of the wheel hub motor <NUM> and the output shaft of the wheel hub motor <NUM> match the overall width and length of the self-propelled device <NUM>.

The overall width of the self-propelled device <NUM> in the axial direction X is <NUM> to <NUM>, the overall length of the self-propelled device <NUM> in the direction Y perpendicular to the axial direction is <NUM> to <NUM>, the wheel hub motor <NUM> is used to replace the traveling electric motor originally disposed in the body <NUM>, the wheel hub motor <NUM> is detachably assembled into the traveling wheel <NUM>, and the wheel hub motor <NUM> directly drives the traveling wheel <NUM> to rotate and operate, eliminating the need for a gearbox and other structures between the traveling electric motor and the traveling wheels, which is conducive to reducing the dimension and weight of the whole machine.

Optionally, in the present application, the distance between the outer end surfaces of the wheel hub motors <NUM> is greater than the cutting width of the cutting assembly <NUM>. Specifically, two traveling wheels <NUM> each integrated with the wheel hub motor <NUM> may be arranged symmetrically on two sides of the self-propelled device <NUM>, and the distance between the outer end surfaces of the wheel hub motors <NUM> on two sides is greater than the cutting width of the cutting assembly <NUM>, which is conducive to improving the cutting quality while achieving safety protection.

Optionally, the rotational speed of the wheel hub motor <NUM> may be greater than or equal to <NUM> rpm, thereby achieving low-speed driving.

Optionally, the output power of the wheel hub motor <NUM> is greater than or equal to <NUM> W In this example, the output power of the wheel hub motor <NUM> may be adjusted according to actual working conditions. For example, in the working condition of traveling on the flat ground, the output power of the wheel hub motor <NUM> is about <NUM> W to <NUM> W; and in the climbing condition, the output power of the wheel hub motor <NUM> may be <NUM> W.

The wheel hub motor <NUM> in the present invention has a flat structure. The external dimension of the wheel hub motor <NUM> matches the external dimension and the installation position of the traveling wheel <NUM>. Since the traveling wheel <NUM> has a flat structure and the distance between the traveling wheel <NUM> and the housing of the body <NUM> is relatively small, the flat wheel hub motor <NUM> is conducive to adapting to the original shape and structure of the self-propelled device <NUM>.

<FIG> is a structural view of a wheel hub motor according to the present application. As shown in <FIG>, the radial length D of the wheel hub motor <NUM> is greater than or equal to <NUM> and less than or equal to <NUM>, and the axial thickness d of the wheel hub motor <NUM> is less than or equal to <NUM>. The radial length D and the axial thickness d of the wheel hub motor are adjusted so that the wheel hub motor <NUM> has a flat structure and can directly adapt to the original shape and structure of the self-propelled device <NUM>, the change of the body housing caused by the replacement of the electric motor is avoided, and the structural versatility is strong.

Optionally, the wheel hub motor <NUM> may be made of materials such as aluminum, plastic, or steel.

Optionally, the energy density of the wheel hub motor <NUM> is greater than or equal to <NUM> W/cm<NUM> and less than or equal to <NUM> W/cm<NUM>. The energy density of the electric motor refers to the ratio of the maximum output power of the wheel hub motor <NUM> to the weight, volume, or area of the entire wheel hub motor <NUM> or the self-propelled device <NUM>. The greater the energy density of the wheel hub motor <NUM> is, the stronger the driving capability of the wheel hub motor <NUM> is. The energy density of the wheel hub motor is improved, which is conducive to ensuring the driving capability of the miniaturized and lightweight self-propelled device.

Optionally, the heat dissipation area of the wheel hub motor <NUM> may be <NUM><NUM> to <NUM><NUM>. The heat dissipation area of the wheel hub motor <NUM> refers to the surface area of the winding part of the stator windings of the wheel hub motor <NUM>. In this example, the heat dissipation area of the electric motor may be optimized by adjusting the number of turns, wire diameter, or winding density of the stator windings, and the heat dissipation capability of the wheel hub motor <NUM> is improved while the wheel hub motor <NUM> is flattened, which is conducive to improving the working efficiency of the wheel hub motor <NUM>, improving the performance of the wheel hub motor, and improving the driving capability of the self-propelled device.

Optionally, the slot fill factor of the wheel hub motor <NUM> is greater than <NUM>%. The slot fill factor refers to the proportion of space in the slot occupied by the stator windings of the wheel hub motor <NUM> after being put into the electrode slot. In this example, the slot fill factor of the wheel hub motor <NUM> may be adjusted by reducing the thickness of the insulating material or changing the number of wires and windings. The slot fill factor of the wheel hub motor <NUM> is improved and the energy loss caused by windings and temperature rise of the electric motor are reduced, which is conducive to improving the working efficiency of the wheel hub motor <NUM>, improving the performance of the wheel hub motor, and improving the driving capability of the self-propelled device.

It is to be noted that, in the present application, the slot fill factor of the wheel hub motor <NUM> also matches the power supply voltage of the wheel hub motor <NUM>.

Optionally, the number of magnetic pole pairs of the wheel hub motor <NUM> is greater than or equal to <NUM> pairs; or the mechanical angle between any two adjacent magnetic poles of the wheel hub motor <NUM> is less than or equal to <NUM>°, thereby improving the rotor position detection accuracy of the electric motor.

Optionally, the axial thickness of the wheel hub of the wheel hub motor <NUM> is positively correlated with the overall weight of the self-propelled device <NUM> to match the requirements of different devices and different working conditions and provide electric motor adaptability, which is conducive to simplifying the assembly process.

In an example, when the overall weight is greater than or equal to <NUM> and less than or equal to <NUM>, the axial thickness of the wheel hub is greater than or equal to <NUM> and less than or equal to <NUM>; when the overall weight is greater than <NUM> and less than or equal to <NUM>, the axial thickness of the wheel hub is greater than <NUM> and less than or equal to <NUM>; and when the overall weight is greater than <NUM> and less than or equal to <NUM>, the axial thickness of the wheel hub is greater than <NUM> and less than or equal to <NUM>.

Therefore, in the present application, the wheel hub motor <NUM> is integrally disposed in the traveling wheel by adjusting the external dimension of the wheel hub motor <NUM> and the arrangement position of the wheel hub motor <NUM>. Along the axial direction of the traveling wheel, the first external dimension of the self-propelled device is controlled to be greater than or equal to <NUM> and less than or equal to <NUM>; and along the direction perpendicular to the axial direction of the traveling wheel, the second external dimension of the self-propelled device is controlled to be greater than or equal to <NUM> and less than or equal to <NUM>. The wheel hub motor <NUM> directly drives the traveling wheel, eliminating the need for a drive assembly such as the gearbox, making the structure of the whole machine compact, and solving the problems of the large volume and large weight of the existing smart mower, which is conducive to saving the internal space of the body, improving space utilization, reducing the dimension and weight of the whole machine, and improving the user experience.

<FIG> is a schematic view of a mounting structure of a wheel hub motor according to the present application. Based on the example shown in <FIG>, a specific example in which the wheel hub motor is fixed to the housing of the body <NUM> through a connector is illustrated.

As shown in <FIG>, the self-propelled device <NUM> further includes a connector <NUM>, the connector <NUM> includes a mounting hole <NUM>, a first end surface 40A facing a side of the traveling wheel <NUM>, and a second end surface 40B facing away from the side of the traveling wheel <NUM>, and the inner diameter of the mounting hole <NUM> mates with the outer diameter of an output shaft <NUM> of the wheel hub motor <NUM>. The connector <NUM> is used for detachably mounting the wheel hub motor <NUM> on the housing of the body <NUM>.

In this example, the inner diameter of the mounting hole <NUM> may be configured to be greater than the outer diameter of the output shaft <NUM> of the wheel hub motor <NUM>, and the inner diameter of the output shaft <NUM> of the wheel hub motor <NUM> is greater than the wire diameter of the electric motor cable * the number of wires of the electric motor cable.

For example, the outer diameter of the output shaft of the wheel hub motor <NUM> may be configured to be greater than <NUM>, and the inner diameter of the output shaft of the wheel hub motor <NUM> may be configured to be greater than <NUM> and less than <NUM>.

As shown in <FIG>, a connector mounting hole <NUM> is disposed on the housing of the body <NUM>. During the assembly process, the output shaft <NUM> of the wheel hub motor <NUM> is inserted through the mounting hole <NUM> of the connector <NUM>, the second end surface of the connector <NUM> penetrates through the connector mounting hole <NUM>, and the wheel hub motor <NUM> is detachably mounted on the housing of the body <NUM> through the connector <NUM>.

In an example, a limiting mechanism is disposed between the output shaft <NUM> of the wheel hub motor <NUM> and the connector <NUM> and used for preventing a relative displacement from being generated between the output shaft and the connector <NUM>, where the relative displacement includes an axial displacement and/or a circumferential displacement. That is, the limiting mechanism could be a limiting mechanism for preventing the axial displacement from being generated between the output shaft and the connector <NUM> and/or a limiting mechanism for preventing the circumferential displacement from being generated between the output shaft and the connector <NUM>.

As shown in <FIG>, the limiting mechanism <NUM> is provided between the output shaft <NUM> of the wheel hub motor <NUM> and the connector <NUM>. In an example, the limiting mechanism <NUM> may be at least one platform portion, where the platform portion extends along the axial direction X, is disposed in at least part of a region of the output shaft <NUM> and the connector <NUM>, and is used for preventing the circumferential displacement from being generated between the output shaft and the connector <NUM>. In this example, the platform portion includes at least a first platform portion 303A disposed on the output shaft <NUM> and a second platform portion 401A disposed in the mounting hole <NUM>. The first platform portion 303A and the second platform portion 401A both extend along the axial direction X, and the width of the first platform portion 303A matches the width of the second platform part 401A. During the assembly process, the first platform portion 303A is aligned with the second platform portion 401A, the output shaft <NUM> is inserted through the mounting hole <NUM> of the connector <NUM>, and the first platform portion 303A and the second platform portion 401A of the connector <NUM> mate with each other to prevent the circumferential displacement from being generated between the output shaft and the connector <NUM>, which is conducive to improving the assembly reliability.

It is to be noted that one or more first platform portions 303A may be formed on the output shaft <NUM> by using a metal cutting process, and the axial length, width, and number of the first platform portions 303A and second platform portions 401A are not limited on the premise of ensuring that the first platform portion 303A and the second platform portion 401A match and are assembled.

Optionally, <FIG> is a sectional view of an output shaft of a wheel hub motor according to the present application.

As shown in <FIG>, the limiting mechanism <NUM> may include at least one step portion 303B and at least one groove portion 303C disposed on the output shaft <NUM> of the wheel hub motor <NUM>. In this example, the step portion 303B may play a blocking role. When the step portion 303B is in contact with the connector <NUM>, the output shaft <NUM> of the wheel hub motor <NUM> cannot continue penetrating the mounting hole <NUM> of the connector <NUM>. In this case, the groove portion 303C and a limiting member mate with each other and are mounted, thereby preventing the axial displacement from being generated between the output shaft and the connector <NUM>.

It is to be noted that the limiting mechanism may further include a step portion disposed on the connector <NUM>, whose function is the same as the function of the step portion disposed on the output shaft <NUM>. The details are not repeated here.

Optionally, <FIG> is a sectional view of an output shaft of another wheel hub motor according to the present application.

As shown in <FIG>, the limiting mechanism may further include at least one protrusion disposed on the output shaft <NUM> of the wheel hub motor <NUM>. In this example, a fixing protrusion 303D may be disposed on a side of the output shaft <NUM> facing the wheel hub motor <NUM>, a resettable protrusion 303D' may be disposed on a side of the output shaft <NUM> facing away from the wheel hub motor <NUM>, and the distance between the fixing protrusion 303D and the resettable protrusion 303D' matches the depth of the mounting hole <NUM> of the connector <NUM>. During the assembly process, when the resettable protrusion 303D' enters the mounting hole <NUM> of the connector <NUM>, the resettable protrusion 303D' is compressed, the output shaft <NUM> continues penetrating the mounting hole <NUM> until the fixing protrusion 303D is in contact with the connector <NUM>, the resettable protrusion 303D' pops out, and the fixing protrusion 303D mates with the resettable protrusion 303D' to prevent the axial displacement from being generated between the output shaft and the connector <NUM>.

It is to be noted that the protrusion may have a square, rectangular, triangular, or semicircular structure, and those skilled in the art may adjust the shape, dimension, and number of the protrusions according to the processing difficulty, which is not limited.

As shown in <FIG>, the limiting mechanism may include at least one radial dimension gradient portion 303E. In this example, the radial dimension gradient portion 303E may be a part of the output shaft <NUM> of the wheel hub motor <NUM> that is thin in the front and thick in the rear. Correspondingly, the mounting hole <NUM> of the connector <NUM> also has a structure that is thin in the front and thick in the rear. The minimum radial dimension of the radial dimension gradient portion 303E is less than the minimum radial dimension of the mounting hole <NUM>, and the maximum radial dimension of the radial dimension gradient portion 303E is greater than the maximum radial dimension of the mounting hole <NUM>. During the assembly process, the output shaft <NUM> gradually penetrates the mounting hole <NUM> until the radial dimension of the output shaft <NUM> is greater than the radial dimension of the mounting hole <NUM>, and the output shaft <NUM> of the wheel hub motor <NUM> cannot continue penetrating the mounting hole <NUM> of the connector <NUM>. Further, the radial dimension gradient portion 303E may mate with the groove portion 303C and the limiting member to limit the axial displacement from being generated between the output shaft <NUM> and the connector <NUM>.

Optionally, <FIG> is an assembly view of the wheel hub motor in <FIG>; <FIG> is a sectional view of <FIG>; and <FIG> is a partial enlarged view of part I in <FIG>.

As shown in <FIG> and <FIG>, the limiting mechanism further includes an end surface limiting member <NUM>, where the end surface limiting member <NUM> is disposed on the second end surface of the connector <NUM>, the end surface limiting member <NUM> engages with and is fixed to a first groove 303C' of the output shaft <NUM>, and the first groove 303C' is located at the projection of the second end surface of the connector <NUM> on the output shaft <NUM>.

Specifically, the end surface limiting member <NUM> may be a retainer ring or a hoop, and the retainer ring is provided with a fastening portion for adjusting the clamping pressure. After the first groove 303C' of the output shaft <NUM> protrudes from the mounting hole <NUM> of the connector <NUM>, the end surface limiting member <NUM> engages with the first groove 303C', and the end surface limiting member <NUM> is fixed to the output shaft <NUM> through the fastening portion, so as to prevent the output shaft <NUM> from axially moving.

In conjunction with <FIG>, the self-propelled device <NUM> further includes a sealing mechanism, where the sealing mechanism includes at least a first sealing mechanism <NUM>, where the first sealing mechanism <NUM> is disposed on a side of the output shaft facing the first end surface and used for sealing a contact surface between the connector <NUM> and the output shaft <NUM>.

Specifically, the first sealing mechanism <NUM> may be a skeleton oil seal, and the first sealing mechanism <NUM> is filled in the gap between the connector <NUM> and the output shaft <NUM> and can prevent the liquid or dust from entering the inside of the body through the output shaft <NUM>, which is conducive to improving the sealing performance of the device and improving the reliability of the device.

In conjunction with <FIG>, the sealing mechanism further includes a second sealing mechanism <NUM>, where the second sealing mechanism <NUM> is disposed between the connector <NUM> and the housing of the body <NUM> and used for sealing a contact surface between the connector <NUM> and the housing of the body.

Specifically, the second sealing mechanism <NUM> may be a rubber ring, and the second sealing mechanism <NUM> is disposed on the connector <NUM> and the housing of the body <NUM> and used for preventing the liquid or dust from entering the inside of the device through the connector <NUM>, thereby improving the sealing performance of the device and improving the reliability of the device.

Optionally, <FIG> is a schematic view of a mounting structure of another wheel hub motor according to the present application; <FIG> is an assembly view of the wheel hub motor in <FIG>; and <FIG> is a sectional view of <FIG>. In this example, another specific example in which the wheel hub motor <NUM> is fixed to the housing of the body <NUM> through the connector is shown.

As shown in <FIG>, the limiting mechanism further includes a rigid limiting member <NUM>, where the rigid limiting member <NUM> is detachably fixed to the housing of the body <NUM> through a mounting assembly, and the rigid limiting member <NUM> engages with and is fixed to the output shaft <NUM>.

Specifically, the rigid limiting member <NUM> may be a steel plate, and the stopping strength of the steel plate is greater than the stopping strength of the retainer ring. The mounting assembly includes screw posts and a stiffener disposed on the body <NUM>. After the output shaft <NUM> is assembled to a limit position of the mounting hole <NUM>, the end surface limiting member <NUM> engages with and is fixed to the output shaft <NUM> through the symmetrical screw posts on two sides and the stiffener, so as to prevent the output shaft <NUM> from axially moving.

In this example, a platform portion (that is, a flat structure) may be disposed on the output shaft <NUM> of the wheel hub motor <NUM>, and a groove matching the platform portion is disposed on the rigid limiting member <NUM>, which is conducive to the installation of the rigid limiting member <NUM> while improving the structural reliability.

In this example, a second groove may also be disposed on a protruding portion of the output shaft <NUM> extending out of the mounting hole <NUM>, and the end surface limiting member <NUM> is embedded in the second groove, thereby improving the structural reliability.

In conjunction with <FIG>, in this example, the self-propelled device <NUM> may be provided with sealing mechanisms such as the first sealing mechanism <NUM> and/or the second sealing mechanism <NUM> used for preventing the liquid or dust from entering the inside of the device through the connector <NUM> and the output shaft <NUM> of the wheel hub motor <NUM>, which is conducive to improving the sealing performance of the device and improving the reliability of the device.

In conjunction with <FIG>, in this example, the limiting mechanism may be disposed between the output shaft <NUM> of the wheel hub motor <NUM> and the connector <NUM> and used for preventing the axial displacement and the circumferential displacement from being generated between the output shaft and the connector <NUM>. In this example, the specific example and beneficial effects of the limiting mechanism are the same as those described in the preceding examples and are not repeated here.

Based on any of the preceding examples, the present application further provides a wheel hub motor for a self-propelled device, where the self-propelled device includes a traveling wheel, and the wheel hub motor is integrally disposed in the traveling wheel.

In conjunction with <FIG>, the radial length of the wheel hub motor is greater than or equal to <NUM> and less than or equal to <NUM>, and the axial thickness of the wheel hub motor is less than or equal to <NUM>.

Optionally, the slot fill factor of the wheel hub motor <NUM> is greater than <NUM>%. The slot fill factor refers to the proportion of space in the slot occupied by the stator windings of the wheel hub motor <NUM> after being put into the electrode slot. In this example, the slot fill factor of the wheel hub motor <NUM> may be adjusted by reducing the thickness of the insulating material or changing the number of wires and windings. The slot fill factor of the wheel hub motor <NUM> is improved and the energy loss caused by windings and temperature rise of the electric motor are reduced, which is conducive to improving the working efficiency of the wheel hub motor <NUM>, improving the performance of the wheel hub motor, and improving the driving capability of the self-propelled device. It is to be noted that, in the present application, the slot fill factor of the wheel hub motor <NUM> also matches the power supply voltage of the wheel hub motor <NUM>.

Optionally, the number of magnetic pole pairs of the wheel hub motor <NUM> is greater than or equal to <NUM> pairs; or the mechanical angle between any two adjacent magnetic poles of the wheel hub motor <NUM> is less than or equal to <NUM>°, which is conducive to improving the rotor position detection accuracy of the electric motor.

Optionally, the rotational speed of the wheel hub motor <NUM> may be greater than or equal to <NUM> rpm, thereby achieving the low-speed driving of the self-propelled device.

Therefore, in the present application, the wheel hub motor <NUM> is integrally disposed in the traveling wheel by adjusting the external dimension of the wheel hub motor <NUM> and the arrangement position of the wheel hub motor <NUM>, and the wheel hub motor <NUM> directly drives the traveling wheel, eliminating the need for the drive assembly such as the gearbox, which directly adapts to the original shape and structure of the self-propelled device <NUM>. In this manner, the change of the body housing caused by the replacement of the electric motor is avoided, and the structural versatility is strong, which is conducive to simplifying the assembly process of the electric motor and saving the production costs.

Based on the same conception of the application, the present application further provides a self-propelled device. Based on the self-propelled device in any of the preceding embodiments, a low-speed control closed-loop design of the electric motor is added to the traveling system, thereby simplifying the low-speed control strategy and improving the accuracy of the rotational speed adjustment of the electric motor.

<FIG> is a structural diagram of a traveling system for a self-propelled device according to the present application.

As shown in <FIG>, the control circuit <NUM> includes a driver circuit <NUM>, a detection circuit <NUM>, and a controller <NUM>. The driver circuit <NUM> includes multiple switching elements. Typically, the multiple switching elements include a first switching element Q1, a second switching element Q2, a third switching element Q3, a four switching element Q4, a fifth switching element Q5, and a sixth switching element Q6, where the first switching element Q1 to the sixth switching element Q6 form a full-bridge circuit used for driving the wheel hub motor <NUM> to operate. The detection circuit <NUM> is used for acquiring an operation parameter of the wheel hub motor <NUM>. The controller <NUM> is connected to the driver circuit <NUM> and outputs a control signal according to the operation parameter to change the conduction state of the switching element and control the rotational speed of the wheel hub motor <NUM> to be greater than or equal to <NUM> rpm.

It is to be noted that the smart mower in which the wheel hub motor is integrally disposed in the traveling wheel and the rotational speed of the wheel hub motor is greater than or equal to <NUM> rpm is within the scope of the present application. Alternatively, the smart mower whose traveling speed is greater than or equal to <NUM>/s after the wheel hub motor is integrally disposed in the traveling wheel is within the scope of the present application.

In this example, the detection circuit <NUM> includes a speed and position estimation module and a current detection module. Typically, the Hall sensor may be used as the speed and position estimation module.

In an example, the control circuit <NUM> is an FOC circuit. The FOC circuit refers to a circuit that performs closed-loop control on the rotational speed of the wheel hub motor <NUM> through a vector control strategy.

<FIG> is a control block diagram of an FOC circuit for a self-propelled device according to the present application.

As shown in <FIG>, the FOC circuit includes at least a current loop circuit and a speed loop circuit. Of course, the FOC circuit may further include a position loop circuit. The current loop circuit is used for performing a closed-loop adjustment on the electric motor current or output torque of the wheel hub motor <NUM>, and the speed loop circuit is used for performing a closed-loop adjustment on the electric motor rotational speed of the wheel hub motor <NUM>.

Specifically, as shown in <FIG>, the speed loop circuit can affect the input parameter of the current loop circuit. That is to say, a proportional integral (PI) loop is added in front of the current loop circuit so as to obtain the speed loop circuit. The input parameters, that is, <MAT> and <MAT>, in the current loop circuit are obtained according to a preset speed parameter and an actual rotational speed parameter of the wheel hub motor <NUM>. In the current loop circuit, the three-phase currents (ia, ib, and ic) in the three-phase stator coordinate system are acquired based on current sampling; then, vector decomposition is performed on the control current of the wheel hub motor <NUM>, and based on the Clark transformation, the three-phase currents (ia, ib, and ic) in the three-phase stator coordinate system are converted into the current parameters ( <MAT> and <MAT>) in the two-phase stator coordinate system; then, based on the Park transformation, the current parameters ( <MAT> and <MAT>) in the two-phase stator coordinate system are converted into the current parameters (id and iq) in the direct-quadrature (dq) coordinate system; further, the sampling PI controller performs a closed-loop adjustment on the output deviation of the current parameters (id and iq) in the dq coordinate system and outputs the voltage parameters ( <MAT> and <MAT>) in the dq coordinate system; further, the voltage parameters ( <MAT> and <MAT>) in the dq coordinate system are converted into the voltage parameters ( <MAT> and <MAT>) in the two-phase stator coordinate system through the inverse Park transformation; and finally, the three-phase voltage parameters (ua, ub, and uc) in the three-phase stator coordinate system are calculated based on the pulse-width modulation (PWM) wave modulation algorithm (such as the space vector pulse-width modulation (SVPWM) algorithm), so as to achieve the vector control of the wheel hub motor <NUM>. Therefore, the current loop circuit and the speed loop circuit are provided, so as to form the double closed-loop control of speed and current. Optionally, the operation parameter includes a current parameter fed back from the detection circuit to the current loop circuit, and the current parameter is a continuously changing smooth parameter and determined based on a rotor position parameter of the wheel hub motor.

Optionally, the detection accuracy of the rotor position parameter is less than or equal to <NUM>°.

Optionally, the estimation accuracy of the rotor position parameter is greater than or equal to <NUM>°. In this example, the estimation accuracy of the rotor position parameter is positively correlated with the electric motor rotational speed of the wheel hub motor <NUM>. When the electric motor rotational speed of the wheel hub motor <NUM> is <NUM> rpm, the estimation accuracy of the rotor position is <NUM>°. When the electric motor rotational speed is about <NUM> rpm, the estimation accuracy of the rotor position may be around <NUM>°.

Optionally, the number of magnetic pole pairs of the wheel hub motor <NUM> is greater than or equal to <NUM> pairs. In this example, the estimation accuracy of the rotor position parameter is negatively correlated with the number of magnetic pole pairs. When the number of magnetic pole pairs of the wheel hub motor <NUM> is equal to <NUM> pairs, the detection accuracy of the rotor position parameter is <NUM>°. As the number of pole pairs increases, the detection accuracy of the rotor position parameter becomes less than <NUM>°.

Optionally, the mechanical angle between any two adjacent magnetic poles of the wheel hub motor is less than or equal to <NUM>°.

Specifically, the Hall element may be used to detect the rotor position, and the detection angle of the Hall element is greater than or equal to <NUM>°. When the number of magnetic pole pairs of the wheel hub motor <NUM> is equal to <NUM> pairs, the mechanical angle between the magnetic poles is equal to <NUM>°. The angular velocity of the rotor is calculated within a detection angle range (that is, <NUM>°), and the rotor position may be calculated according to the angular velocity at any moment of the next <NUM>°. At the turning point, the estimated rotor position is updated according to the rotor position detected by the Hall sensor so that the rotor position provided by the Hall element changes continuously, and the current parameter obtained based on the rotor position also changes continuously.

Therefore, in the technical solution of the embodiment of the present application, the traveling wheel, the wheel hub motor, and the control circuit are provided, the wheel hub motor is integrally disposed in the traveling wheel, the control circuit is provided with the driver circuit, the detection circuit, and the controller, the detection circuit acquires the operation parameter of the wheel hub motor, and the controller outputs the control signal according to the operation parameter to change the conduction state of the switching element and control the rotational speed of the wheel hub motor to be greater than or equal to <NUM> rpm. The electric motor is integrally disposed in the hub and the low-rotational-speed control closed-loop design is designed for the wheel hub motor, solving the problems of the large volume, large weight, and complex low-speed control strategy of the existing smart mower, which is conducive to reducing the dimension and weight of the whole machine, simplifying the low-speed control strategy, reducing the hardware costs, and improving the accuracy of the rotational speed adjustment.

Based on the same conception of the application, the present application further provides another self-propelled device. Based on the self-propelled device in any of the preceding embodiments, a low-speed control closed-loop design of the traveling wheel is added to the traveling system, thereby simplifying the low-speed control strategy and improving the speed adjustment accuracy of the device.

In this example, the control circuit includes a driver circuit including multiple switching elements and used for driving a wheel hub motor to operate; a detection circuit used for acquiring an operation parameter of the wheel hub motor; and a controller connected to the driver circuit and outputting a control signal according to the operation parameter to change the conduction state of the switching element and control the traveling speed of the traveling wheel to be greater than or equal to <NUM>/s. The diameter of the wheel hub motor is greater than or equal to <NUM> and less than or equal to <NUM>.

In an example, the control circuit is the FOC circuit. The FOC circuit includes at least a current loop circuit and a speed loop circuit, where the current loop circuit is used for performing a closed-loop adjustment on the electric motor current or output torque of the wheel hub motor, and the speed loop circuit is used for performing a closed-loop adjustment on the electric motor rotational speed of the wheel hub motor.

Optionally, the operation parameter includes a current parameter fed back from the detection circuit to the current loop circuit, and the current parameter is a continuously changing smooth parameter and determined based on a rotor position parameter of the wheel hub motor.

Optionally, the estimation accuracy of the rotor position parameter is greater than or equal to <NUM>°.

Optionally, the number of magnetic pole pairs of the wheel hub motor is greater than or equal to <NUM> pairs.

Therefore, in the technical solution of the embodiment of the present application, the traveling wheel, the wheel hub motor, and the control circuit are provided, the wheel hub motor is integrally disposed in the traveling wheel, the control circuit is provided with the driver circuit, the detection circuit, and the controller, the detection circuit acquires the operation parameter of the wheel hub motor, and the controller outputs the control signal according to the operation parameter to change the conduction state of the switching element and control the traveling speed of the traveling wheel to be greater than or equal to <NUM>/s. The electric motor is integrally disposed in the hub and the low-rotational-speed control closed-loop design is designed for the traveling wheel, solving the problems of the large volume, large weight, and complex low-speed control strategy of the existing smart mower, which is conducive to reducing the dimension and weight of the whole machine, simplifying the low-speed control strategy, reducing the hardware costs, and improving the accuracy of the rotational speed adjustment.

An example provides a push working machine, where the push working machine includes a handle, a wheel assembly, and at least one drive motor. The handle forms a grip for the user to hold, and the user may operate the push working machine by holding the handle. The wheel assembly includes at least one wheel, and the number of wheels may be set to <NUM>, <NUM>, <NUM>, <NUM>, or more according to requirements. At least part of the drive motor is disposed in the wheel to at least drive the wheel to move. Specifically, a motor shaft of the drive motor coincides with a rotation axis of the corresponding wheel, and the motor shaft of the drive motor is directly connected to the wheel, so as to directly drive the corresponding wheel to rotate. More specifically, the number of drive motors and the number of wheels may be the same so that one drive motor drives only one wheel to rotate. Of course, the number of drive motors may be different from the number of wheels so that one drive motor drives two wheels with basically coincident rotation axes. In some specific examples, the drive motor is a brushless motor. In some more specific examples, the drive motor is an outer rotor wheel hub motor.

In this example, the total rated power P1 of the drive motor is less than or equal to <NUM> W Optionally, the total rated power P1 of the drive motor is greater than or equal to <NUM> W and less than or equal to <NUM> W It is to be noted here that the total rated power of the drive motor is the sum of the power of all the drive motors used for driving the wheel assembly. If different drive motors (for example, the drive motors include the wheel hub motor and an electric motor of another type) separately drive different wheels of the wheel assembly, the total rated power of the drive motor is the sum of the power of the wheel hub motor and the power of the electric motor of another type. Specifically, it is to be noted that the total rated power of the drive motor is not the output power of the push working machine. For example, when the push working machine is specifically a walk-behind four-wheel drive working machine, the total rated power P1 of the drive motor is as high as <NUM> W The rated voltage U1 of the drive motor is greater than or equal to <NUM> V and less than or equal to <NUM> V. Optionally, the rated voltage U1 of the drive motor is greater than or equal to <NUM> V and less than or equal to <NUM> V. The rated voltage U2 of the push working machine is greater than or equal to <NUM> V. Optionally, the rated voltage U2 of the push working machine is greater than or equal to <NUM> V. Further optionally, the rated voltage U2 of the push working machine is greater than or equal to <NUM> V and less than or equal to <NUM> V. The efficiency η1 of the drive motor is greater than <NUM>%. In a specific example, the efficiency η1 of the drive motor is <NUM>%. In another specific example, the efficiency η1 of the drive motor is <NUM>%. In another specific example, the efficiency η1 of the drive motor is <NUM>%.

In the push working machine, at least part of the drive motor is disposed in the wheel so that the drive motor is directly connected to the wheel, eliminating the need for a transmission mechanism and ensuring the advantages of a simple structure, easy control, small space occupation, and low requirements for the assembly process.

It is to be noted that the cooling method of the push working machine may be natural cooling or may be cooling by injecting oil between the wheel hub motor and the wheel.

The push working machine may specifically be a snow thrower and a mower. The snow thrower and the mower are used as examples for the further detailed description below.

Claim 1:
A self-propelled device (<NUM>), comprising:
a cutting assembly (<NUM>) for cutting;
a body (<NUM>) for supporting the cutting assembly (<NUM>); and
a traveling system (<NUM>) for driving the body (<NUM>) to move;
wherein the traveling system (<NUM>) comprises at least:
a traveling wheel (<NUM>); and
a wheel hub motor (<NUM>) integrally disposed in the traveling wheel (<NUM>); wherein an overall width of the self-propelled device (<NUM>) in an axial direction (X) is <NUM> to <NUM>, the overall length of the self-propelled device (<NUM>) in a direction (Y) perpendicular to the axial direction (X) is <NUM> to <NUM>; characterized in that
a radial length (D) of the wheel hub motor (<NUM>) is greater than or equal to <NUM> and less than or equal to <NUM>;
an axial thickness (d) of the wheel hub motor (<NUM>) is less than or equal to <NUM>; and
the wheel hub motor (<NUM>) is detachably mounted on a housing of the body (<NUM>) by a connector (<NUM>), wherein the connector (<NUM>) comprises a mounting hole (<NUM>), a first end surface (40A) facing a side of the traveling wheel (<NUM>), and a second end surface (40B) facing away from the side of the traveling wheel (<NUM>), and an inner diameter of the mounting hole (<NUM>) mates with an outer diameter of an output shaft (<NUM>) of the wheel hub motor (<NUM>).