346results about "Freight handling installations" patented technology

The invention relates to a mobile structure for dispatching and accommodating drones, comprising a landing platform, a lifting unit for adjusting the height of the landing platform, and a storage unit. The lifting unit allows lifting and lowering of the landing platform up to a height from which a drone can take off and land (take-off height), and to a height in which the landing platform can transfer a drone to a storage level of the storage unit or receive the drone from a storage level (storage level height).

The invention relates to a landing platform for a drone (6), comprising a landing surface comprising two conveyor belts (2) which are arranged parallel in the same horizontal plane and which are spaced apart such that a drone (6) standing on the landing surface can simultaneously have contact with both conveyor belts (drone conveyor belts), two sliding bars (3) which each extend at least partially parallel to the running direction of the drone conveyor belts (2) and can be moved toward each other above the drone conveyor belts in a direction perpendicular to the running direction of the drone conveyor belts so that the sliding bars can slide a drone (6) standing on the landing surface, and a loading unit (5) comprising a lifting device (7) for cargo, the lifting device being arranged between the drone conveyor belts, wherein the drone (6) standing on the landing surface can be moved, by movement of the drone conveyor belts (2) and / or movement of the sliding bars (3), into a position in which the drone (6) can receive cargo arranged on the lifting device (7) (loading position).

A method for automatically loading a carrying device in such a manner that pieces of luggage are in close proximity to each other and positioned one above the other, comprising the steps of:-placing pieces of luggage to be loaded in a first group or in a second group, the pieces of luggage of the first group having an enclosure wall at least largely made of a relatively hard material, the luggage pieces of the second group are provided with enclosing walls which are made of relatively soft materials at least to a great extent; -supplying the piece of luggage to be loaded to at least one transfer position belonging to the transfer station; and moving the piece of luggage to be loaded from one of the at least one transfer position to the carrying device by means of at least one manipulator belonging to the transfer station. In this case, a control unit of the transfer station controls the at least one manipulator on the basis of the placement of the pieces of luggage to be loaded, such that at least a bottom layer, a top layer and at least one intermediate layer between the bottom layer and the top layer are formed in the carrying device, each layer comprising a plurality of pieces of luggage placed in the same group, and each layer comprising a plurality of pieces of luggage placed in the same group. An intermediate layer has one layer both above and below it, and the pieces of luggage of the layer are placed in another group relative to the pieces of luggage of the intermediate layer.

A landing pad receives and stores packages delivered from an aerial vehicle or awaiting pickup from an aerial vehicle. The landing pad can be placed outside of a window and can contain a transmitter for sending out an identification signal via radio frequency to aid aerial vehicles in finding the landing pad. The landing pad contains a landing platform with a trapdoor that leads to a storage compartment. The trapdoor can be configured to only open when it receives a signal from an authorized aerial vehicle. The storage compartment can be accessed via a storage compartment door which can contain a locking mechanism. The storage compartment can be climate controlled. The landing pad can also have a transmitter that emits sounds to discourage animals from nesting on or near the landing pad. The landing pad can also include a solar power generator as a source of electrical energy.

The technology disclosed herein relates to a rooftop platform to facilitate a delivery of a parcel by an aerial vehicle. The rooftop platform may comprise an elevator apparatus at least partially accessible via the rooftop platform. The rooftop platform may also comprise a rotatable turntable mounted to the rooftop platform. The rotatable turntable can be rotated to position the parcel on the elevator apparatus. The rotatable turntable may have tracks for receiving track wheels of a parcel containment unit. In some embodiments, the parcel may be positioned on the elevator apparatus at a top surface of a lift cabin of the elevator apparatus. The rooftop platform may also comprise a landing area for the aerial vehicle to deliver or receive the parcel containment unit via the rotatable turntable.

The invention discloses an aviation food truck docking identification method and system based on feature fusion, and the method comprises the steps: obtaining multi-sensor data of an aviation food truck, extracting cabin door positioning information, and carrying out the feature fusion processing to form a docking-pose feature matrix; performing pattern recognition based on the pose feature matrix to obtain track feature parameters, recognizing a cabin door geometric feature spectrum, generating a cabin door inversion feature library through inversion processing, and performing differential comparison to determine space focus features; identifying a cabin door center position and an obstacle interference position by using a space focus feature, constructing a docking failure preset condition to generate a reverse verification factor, and forming a composite space weight map; acquiring a butt joint gradient information identification position deviation area based on the weight map, and converting the butt joint gradient information identification position deviation area into a path optimization trigger area through deviation conversion parameters; adjusting pose information is formed through the trigger area, a recognition coordinate system is constructed for collision conflict detection, a butt joint recognition result is generated, and safe and accurate butt joint of the aviation food truck and the aircraft cabin door is achieved.

A kiosk for use an unmanned aerial system (UAS) delivery system is disclosed. In one embodiment, the kiosk includes an enclosure comprising at least one vertical wall having a secured entrance therethrough to prevent unauthorized persons from entering the enclosure, wherein an external appearance of the enclosure corresponds to a location of the kiosk; a landing zone for an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) of the UAS located within the enclosure, the landing zone comprising infrastructure from which the UAV can take off and on which the UAV can land; sensors for detecting an environment of at least one of the kiosk and the enclosure; and a guidance system for providing signals to the UAV to guide the UAV into the enclosure and onto the landing zone.

To provide a work vehicle that can reduce burdens on a worker and reduce a working time while performing work accurately.SOLUTION: A work vehicle is equipped with: a part 41 for loading cargoes on a vehicle provided on a chassis 2; a connection switching part 42 which is connected between the part 41 for loading cargoes on a vehicle and an airframe hatch 12 of an airplane 11 from which the cargoes are carried or to which the cargoes are carried, and which is used to switch cargoes; cameras 437a, 437b and 439 which are provided in the connection switching part 42 and which acquire data on surrounding object images; and a control part 220 that controls driving actuators 412, 443, 444 and 452 on the basis of acquired results by the cameras 437a, 437b and 439, so that the connection switching part 42 is moved relatively to the chassis 2. The control part 220 comprises an object image identification unit 221 having an object detection part 223 that detects an object from a distance image and a storing part 225 storing identifiers M1, M2 and M3 that are used by the object image detection part 223 in order to detect the airframe hatch 12.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 7

The invention discloses a departure baggage check-in control system based on machine vision, which can optimize and simplify a baggage check-in process, improve check-in efficiency, optimize airport operation and improve passenger experience. According to the technical scheme, the system comprises a user interface module used for providing an airport worker operation and monitoring interface; the visual acquisition module is used for monitoring the state of the luggage in the check-in process in real time and capturing images and videos of the luggage in the transportation process; the visual processing module is used for collecting and processing data from the visual acquisition module and the control module, identifying the state of the luggage through image processing and algorithm analysis, and tracking possible abnormal conditions of the luggage in the transportation process in real time; and the control module is used for controlling the corresponding belt conveyor to run and stop according to the result output by the visual processing module.

The invention relates to a landing platform for a drone (6), comprising a landing surface comprising two conveyor belts (2) which are arranged parallel in the same horizontal plane and which are spaced apart such that a drone (6) standing on the landing surface can simultaneously have contact with both conveyor belts (drone conveyor belts), two sliding bars (3) which each extend at least partially parallel to the running direction of the drone conveyor belts (2) and can be moved toward each other above the drone conveyor belts in a direction perpendicular to the running direction of the drone conveyor belts so that the sliding bars can slide a drone (6) standing on the landing surface, and a loading unit (5) comprising a lifting device (7) for cargo, the lifting device being arranged between the drone conveyor belts, wherein the drone (6) standing on the landing surface can be moved, by movement of the drone conveyor belts (2) and / or movement of the sliding bars (3), into a position in which the drone (6) can receive cargo arranged on the lifting device (7) (loading position).

Certain exemplary embodiments can provide a receptacle constructed to receive deliveries from a drone. The receptacle can comprise an automatically openable lid; and a wireless receiver that is constructed to receive data concerning a delivery from the drone. The automatically openable lid can open to receive the delivery from the drone.

The present disclosure provides doorway protection assemblies with a base portion and two leg portions that can be positioned over and protect the exterior surrounding a doorway of a vehicle, such as an aircraft, from damage while cargo or other items are being loaded into or unloaded from the vehicle. Each assembly can include one or more attachment portions that wrap over and attach to the door sill area or side jambs of the vehicle doorway in order to secure the assembly in place. Each assembly can include a cushion layer between the various portions and the exterior of the aircraft to further avoid or reduce damage. Each assembly can include retention straps that releasably attach to anchors on the vehicle to further secure the assembly on the vehicle doorway.

A case for carrying loads by an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) comprises a first end comprising a first cap and a first opening and a second end comprising a second cap and a second opening, the second opening being smaller than the first opening. The case also comprises a rechargeable battery pack that, when the case is secured to the UAV, is configured to provide a power source for the UAV and the first cap and the second cap each comprising at least one metal connector for providing power to the UAV.

An example carriage is configured for mounting to an unmanned aerial vehicle. The carriage generally includes a housing assembly configured for mounting to the unmanned aerial vehicle, a movable grip mounted to the housing assembly for movement between a capturing position and a releasing position, a latch device, and a driver. The latch device has a latching state and an unlatching state, is configured to retain the movable grip in the capturing position when the latch device is in the latching state, and is configured to permit movement of the movable grip from the capturing position to the releasing position when in the unlatching state. The driver is operable to transition the latch device from the latching state to the unlatching state.

A conveyor system for transporting luggage or goods. The conveyor system includes: an extension conveyor disposed above the first carrier medium of the main conveyor; and a ramp for lifting the carrying medium upward to facilitate the luggage or cargo from the main conveyor to the extension conveyor.

The present disclosure provides doorway protection assemblies with a base portion and two leg portions that can be positioned over and protect the exterior surrounding a doorway of a vehicle, such as an aircraft, from damage while cargo or other items are being loaded into or unloaded from the vehicle. Each assembly can include one or more attachment portions that wrap over and attach to the door sill area or side jambs of the vehicle doorway in order to secure the assembly in place. Each assembly can include a cushion layer between the various portions and the exterior of the aircraft to further avoid or reduce damage. Each assembly can include retention straps that releasably attach to anchors on the vehicle to further secure the assembly on the vehicle doorway.

A cargo conveyor unit 1 comprising a chassis 2 for moving the unit. A driveable cargo belt 4 for conveying baggage or cargo 5. The cargo belt 4 comprises a main belt 8, and at least one lead belt 9 pr

A method for loading an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle with one or more items is disclosed. The method includes obtaining a Center of Gravity of each of the one or more items and at least one physical characteristic of each of the one or more items. The method also includes categorizing each of the one or more items based on the obtained Center of Gravity and the at least one physical characteristic of the one or more items. The method further includes selecting, for each of the one or more items, one of a plurality of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles to transport the corresponding one or more items based on the categorization of each of the one or more items.

A lifting system includes an unmanned aerial vehicle, a thruster device, a first wire, a first reel, a second thruster device, a second wire, a second reel, and a controller. When the unmanned aerial vehicle is in a position separated from the ground, the controller detaches the first thruster device and the second thruster device from the unmanned aerial vehicle, causes the first reel to reel out the first wire, detaches the second thruster device from the first thruster device, and causes the second reel to reel out the second wire.

The invention discloses an intelligent luggage loading and unloading transfer trolley and a transfer control method, belongs to the technical field of intelligent luggage loading and unloading, and solves the problem of low loading and unloading efficiency caused by incapability of realizing automatic identification, sorting and intelligent connection with other logistics links in the prior art. The trolley comprises a chassis, a trolley body provided with a framework and arranged on the chassis, and a sliding door arranged on the trolley body, a plurality of luggage conveying modules are arranged on the chassis in the trolley body, three layers of goods shelves matched with the luggage conveying modules are arranged on the trolley body in a sliding mode, and a lifting mechanism for lifting the goods shelves is arranged on the chassis. The multi-source sensor assembly is arranged on the vehicle body or / and the chassis, and the central processing system is arranged on the vehicle body, receives information fed back by the multi-source sensor assembly and controls the luggage conveying module and the lifting mechanism to load and unload the luggage according to the classification information of the luggage. The method is used for intelligent luggage loading and unloading.

A device and system for an automatic robot, drone, and / or courier to deliver, hold, protect, and return parcels. The multi-user system has DRONEDEK docking features and include a small footprint combination; nine to 400 parcel capacity; has a multi-belt conveyor and turntables for parcels; uses omni-directional and cross roller turns; is compatible with re-usable packaging; has a parcel tilt and reload for return packages; utilizes a lightweight frame; has secure outer skin and access panels for maintenance; communicates and is controlled by DRONEDEK docking station; can use robotic unload / pick and place, multiple delivery / receiving, and can attach to other third-party parcel systems. A multi-user box is quite simply a unit with the functionality of one or more DRONEDEK docking stations and features numerous / multiple pigeonholes and container spaces for safe, secure storage of items to separate and distinct users in a bulk location.

A payload retrieval system includes a support structure and a retriever guide coupled to the support structure. The retriever guide includes a body that forms a channel having an inlet end and an exit end and a tether slot that provides access to the channel. The retriever guide is adapted to receive, at the inlet end of the channel, a payload retriever secured to a tether and to direct the payload retriever to the exit end of the channel while the tether pulls the payload retriever through the retriever guide. The retriever guide also includes a first retaining wall extending upward from the body of the retriever guide along a first side of the tether slot and a second retaining wall extending upward from the body of the retriever guide along a second side of the tether slot. The payload retrieval system also includes a payload holder disposed at the exit end of the channel.

An apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus includes an external conveyor and a storage area. The external conveyor is configured to convey baggage to and from the storage area. The baggage can be sorted to the storage area by a lateral sorter and a vertical sorter. The baggage is conveyed by a storage area conveyor from a front of the storage area to a back of the storage area.

The invention provides a system for automatically loading and unloading containers of a cargo machine, and the system can comprise an information collection module which is configured to collect the information of the containers to be transported; the data analysis module is configured to obtain the information of the container to be transported and analyze the information of the container to be transported to obtain an analysis result; the transmission module is configured to enable the container to be transported to be transmitted according to a preset path on the basis of the analysis result; and the limiting module is configured to limit the container to be transported to move in the preset path and lock the container after the container to be transported reaches a preset position. The invention further provides an automatic loading and unloading method for the container of the cargo machine. According to the invention, manpower resources can be saved, and the problem of wrong loading of the container is avoided.

A payload retrieval apparatus is provided including a channel having a first end and a second end provided with a curved portion, wherein the channel has a tether slot therein and is configured to receive a payload retriever attached to a tether suspended from a UAV; and a payload holder positioned at the second end of the channel on the curved portion, wherein the payload holder is adapted to hold a payload having a handle with an opening therein, wherein the curved portion is configured to change an exit angle of the payload retriever such that a lip of the payload retriever is angled upwardly to ease entry of the lip into the opening of the handle of the payload.

The utility model provides a cargo transmission device, which belongs to the field of cargo transmission and comprises a mounting base, a rolling rod, a rotating body, a rotating shaft, a ball, a pressure spring, a handle rod, a blanking cap and a locking block, the mounting base is flush with the floor, a vertical circular blind hole and a transverse sliding hole are formed in the mounting base, the sliding hole is communicated with the circular blind hole, and a sliding groove communicated with the sliding hole is formed in the upper side of the sliding hole; the locking block is arranged in the sliding hole, and the side, close to the rotating body, of the locking block is provided with an inclined face facing the inserting direction of the rotating body. The blanking cap is arranged at the end of the sliding hole; the handle rod penetrates through the sliding groove to be fixedly connected with the locking block. The pressure spring is arranged in the sliding hole and is positioned between the blanking cap and the locking block; the rotating body comprises a lower cylinder located in the round blind hole, a middle cylinder arranged on the upper surface of the mounting base and a support used for bearing the stick, an annular groove matched with the locking block is formed in the lower cylinder, the ball is arranged on the lower surface of the middle cylinder, and the stick is mounted on the support through a rotating shaft.

A cleaning structure for a payload retrieval apparatus includes a main body having an upper end and a lower end. The upper end includes a tether attachment point. The cleaning structure also includes a first cleaning component extending outward from the main body. The first cleaning component has a flexible construction for fitting into crevices in the payload retrieval apparatus and defines a cleaning zone around the main body.