Unmanned aerial vehicle express cabinet

Abstract

The invention provides an unmanned aerial vehicle express cabinet which comprises a cabinet body, and the cabinet body is provided with a parking platform, an express access port, an express sending and taking port and an inner cavity; the unmanned aerial vehicle positioning assembly is used for driving the logistics unmanned aerial vehicle to move to a taking and unloading position and a taking-off position on the parking platform; the sliding door assembly is used for being in driving fit with a box door of a logistics box of the logistics unmanned aerial vehicle; and the express pick-and-place mechanism is used for driving the express to move between the express access port and the express pick-and-place port. According to the unmanned aerial vehicle express cabinet, the box door of the logistics unmanned aerial vehicle is driven to be opened synchronously through the sliding door assembly, and the structure of the logistics unmanned aerial vehicle is simplified; the unmanned aerial vehicle positioning assembly can position the logistics unmanned aerial vehicle to a taking and unloading position and a take-off position, and the requirement that the logistics unmanned aerial vehicle is positioned to the sliding door assembly and the take-off position is met; and the express pick-and-place bin, the pick-and-unload positions and the positions of the multiple express storage bins are reasonably arranged, the size of the whole cabinet body can be reduced, and the structure of the express pick-and-place mechanism is simplified.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of unmanned aerial vehicles, and particularly to an unmanned aerial vehicle express cabinet. Background Art

[0002] An unmanned aerial vehicle, abbreviated as "UAV", with the English abbreviation "UAV", is an unpiloted aircraft controlled by a radio remote control device and a self - contained program control device, or is operated completely or intermittently autonomously by an on - board computer. And UAV Express means using an unmanned low - altitude aircraft to transport packages and automatically deliver them to the destination. Its main advantages are to solve the distribution problems in remote areas, improve the distribution efficiency, and reduce the labor cost at the same time.

[0003] Since UAV express cabinets are usually set in areas with relatively complex and harsh environments such as remote areas, and maintenance is difficult, they are usually enclosed to prevent impurities such as dust and rainwater in the environment from entering the UAV express cabinet, thereby improving the protection performance.

[0004] In order to facilitate the entry and exit of the express delivered by the logistics UAV into and out of the UAV express cabinet, the UAV express cabinet usually has a switch door for the express to pass through. The switch door is driven by a first power module, and the logistics box on the logistics UAV also needs to have a switchable box door, which is driven by a second power module. After the logistics UAV docks on the parking platform of the UAV express cabinet, both the first power module and the second power module are activated to open the switch door and the box door of the logistics box. Then, the express is moved into the UAV express cabinet or onto the logistics UAV. However, since two power modules need to be designed correspondingly, the cost is relatively high, and it will also increase the weight of the logistics box, resulting in an increase in the energy consumption of the logistics UAV. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The purpose of the present invention is to overcome the deficiencies in the prior art and provide an unmanned aerial vehicle express cabinet.

[0006] An embodiment of the present invention provides an unmanned aerial vehicle express cabinet, including:

[0007] A cabinet body, which is provided with a parking platform, an express import and export, an express collection and delivery port, and an inner cavity. The express import and export and the express collection and delivery port are both communicated with the inner cavity, and the express import and export is arranged on one side of the parking platform;

[0008] A UAV positioning component for driving the logistics UAV to move to the loading and unloading position and the take - off position located on the parking platform. The UAV positioning component is arranged on the cabinet body, and the loading and unloading position is located on one side of the express import and export;

[0009] A push-pull door assembly for driving and cooperating with the door of a logistics box of a logistics drone, the push-pull door assembly being movably arranged at the express import and export;

[0010] An express pick-up and delivery mechanism for driving the express to move between the express import and export and the express pick-up and delivery opening, the express pick-up and delivery mechanism being arranged in the inner cavity.

[0011] In some alternative embodiments, the drone positioning assembly includes a centering mechanism, a first positioning mechanism, and a second positioning mechanism;

[0012] The centering mechanism includes two centering push rods and a centering drive assembly. The two centering push rods are arranged side by side on the cabinet body, the centering drive assembly is drivingly connected to the two centering push rods, and the two centering push rods are configured to move away from each other to an avoidance position or move closer to each other to a guiding position under the drive of the centering drive assembly. When the two centering push rods move closer to each other to the guiding position, a guiding channel is formed between the two centering push rods;

[0013] The first positioning mechanism includes a first positioning push rod and a first positioning drive assembly. The first positioning push rod is movably arranged on the cabinet body, the first positioning drive assembly is drivingly connected to the first positioning push rod, and the first positioning push rod is configured to move along the guiding direction of the guiding channel to a loading and unloading position under the drive of the first positioning drive assembly;

[0014] The second positioning mechanism includes a second positioning push rod and a second positioning drive assembly. The second positioning push rod is movably arranged on the cabinet body, the second positioning drive assembly is drivingly connected to the second positioning push rod, and the second positioning push rod is configured to move along the guiding direction of the guiding channel to a take-off position under the drive of the second positioning drive assembly;

[0015] Wherein, the loading and unloading position and the take-off position are arranged in sequence along the guiding direction of the guiding channel, and both the loading and unloading position and the take-off position are located between the first positioning push rod and the second positioning push rod.

[0016] In some alternative embodiments, a protective shell is arranged on the cabinet body at the top of the parking platform. A protective cavity is formed between the protective shell and the parking platform. A parking area is preset on the parking platform. The protective cavity surrounds the parking area. The drone positioning assembly is arranged in the protective cavity, and the express import and export is arranged on one side of the parking area.

[0017] In some alternative embodiments, a folding shed module is provided on the cabinet body. The folding shed module includes a folding shed body and a folding driving assembly. The folding driving assembly is provided on the cabinet body and is drivingly connected to the folding shed body. The folding shed body is configured to move to a retracted position and a shielding position under the drive of the folding driving assembly. When the folding shed body is in the shielding position, the folding shed body is located above the parking area, and the parking area is within the projection range of the folding shed body in the top-to-bottom projection direction.

[0018] In some alternative embodiments, the sliding door assembly includes a sliding door body and a sliding driving module. The sliding door body is movably provided on the cabinet body. The sliding driving module is drivingly connected to the sliding door body. The sliding door body is configured to move relative to the express import and export to a closed position for closing the express import and export and an open position for opening the express import and export under the drive of the sliding driving module.

[0019] Wherein, a limiting structure for limit cooperation with the door of the logistics box of the unmanned aerial vehicle is provided on the sliding door body. When the unmanned aerial vehicle positioning component moves the logistics unmanned aerial vehicle to the loading and unloading position, the limiting structure is in limit cooperation with the door of the logistics box of the logistics unmanned aerial vehicle.

[0020] In some alternative embodiments, the sliding door body is in sliding cooperation with the cabinet body. When the sliding door body moves to the closed position, the sliding door body is on one side of the express import and export.

[0021] In some alternative embodiments, an unmanned aerial vehicle auxiliary positioning member is provided on the parking platform. The unmanned aerial vehicle auxiliary positioning member is located between the express import and export and the loading and unloading position.

[0022] In some alternative embodiments, an express pick-up and delivery bin and a plurality of express storage bins are provided in the inner cavity. The express pick-up and delivery bin is communicated with the express sending and receiving opening.

[0023] The express pick-up and delivery mechanism includes a three-axis translation driving module and a fork arm module. The three-axis translation driving module is provided on the cabinet body and is drivingly connected to the fork arm module. The fork arm module is configured to move between the express pick-up and delivery bin, the loading and unloading position, and the express storage bins under the drive of the three-axis translation driving module.

[0024] In some alternative embodiments, the express pick-up and delivery bin, the loading and unloading position, and the plurality of express storage bins are all on the same side of the fork arm module.

[0025] In some alternative embodiments, a first pick-up and delivery opening is provided on one side of the express pick-up and delivery bin facing the fork arm module, a second pick-up and delivery opening is provided on one side of the express pick-up and delivery bin facing the express sending and receiving opening, and two guide plates are provided inside the express pick-up and delivery bin, and the two guide plates are respectively arranged on both sides in the direction from the first pick-up and delivery opening to the second pick-up and delivery opening.

[0026] Compared with the prior art, the drone express cabinet of the present invention drives the door of the logistics drone to open synchronously through the sliding door assembly, which is beneficial to simplifying the structure of the logistics drone, reducing the cost and weight of the logistics drone; the drone positioning component can position the logistics drone to the loading and unloading position and the take-off position, so as to meet the needs of positioning the logistics drone at the sliding door assembly and the take-off position; the express pick-up and delivery mechanism can meet the express movement requirements of sending and receiving express in the drone express cabinet, and the layout of the positions of the express pick-up and delivery bin, the loading and unloading position and multiple express storage bins is reasonable, which is beneficial to reducing the volume of the overall cabinet body and simplifying the structure of the express pick-up and delivery mechanism.

[0027] In order to understand the present invention more clearly, the specific embodiments of the present invention will be described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0028] Figure 1 It is a cross-sectional view of a drone express cabinet according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 2 It is a schematic structural diagram of a drone express cabinet according to an embodiment of the present invention when the sliding door assembly closes the express import and export;

[0030] Figure 3 It is a schematic structural diagram of a drone express cabinet according to an embodiment of the present invention when the sliding door assembly opens the express import and export;

[0031] Figure 4 It is a schematic structural diagram of a logistics drone express cabinet;

[0032] Figure 5 It is a schematic structural diagram of the drone positioning component of a drone express cabinet according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0033] Figure 6 It is a schematic structural diagram of the drone positioning component of a drone express cabinet according to an embodiment of the present invention when the centering push rod moves to the guiding position;

[0034] Figure 7 It is a schematic structural diagram of the drone positioning component of a drone express cabinet according to an embodiment of the present invention when the first positioning push rod moves to the loading and unloading position;

[0035] Figure 8Schematic diagram of the drone positioning component of the drone courier cabinet according to an embodiment of the present invention when the second positioning push rod moves to the take-off position;

[0036] Figure 9 Exploded view of the drone courier cabinet according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0037] Figure 10 Schematic diagram of the drone courier cabinet according to another embodiment of the present invention;

[0038] Figure 11 Schematic diagram of the drone positioning component of the drone courier cabinet according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0039] Figure 12 Schematic diagram of the parking platform and the sliding door assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0040] Figure 13 Cross-sectional view of the logistics drone, the parking platform and the sliding door assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0041] Figure 14 For Figure 13 Enlarged view of the part at A shown;

[0042] Figure 15 For Figure 13 Enlarged view of the part at B shown;

[0043] Figure 16 Schematic diagram of the drone courier cabinet according to an embodiment of the present invention when hiding some structures;

[0044] Figure 17 Schematic diagram of the partial structure of the express delivery pick-up and delivery mechanism according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0045] Figure 18 Cross-sectional view of the drone courier cabinet according to an embodiment of the present invention when hiding some structures;

[0046] Figure 19 Schematic diagram of one side of the drone courier cabinet according to an embodiment of the present invention when hiding some structures.

[0047] Explanation of reference numerals:

[0048] 10. Cabinet; 11. Parking platform; 111. Loading and unloading position; 112. Takeoff position; 113. Parking area; 114. First slide rail; 115. First baffle; 116. Second baffle; 117. Second slide rail; 12. Express import and export; 13. Express sending and receiving port; 14. Inner cavity; 141. Express pick-up and drop-off bin; 1411. Fork arm avoidance groove; 1412. First pick-up and drop-off opening; 1413. Second pick-up and drop-off opening; 1414. Express guide plate; 1415. First express guide part; 1416. Second express guide part; 1417. Express limiting part; 142. Express storage bin; 143. Express detection component; 15. Protective shell; 151. Protective cavity; 16. Folding shed module; 161. Folding shed body; 162. Folding drive component; 17. Door frame; 18. UAV auxiliary positioning part; 19. Push-pull guide structure; 191. First upper guide rail; 192. First lower guide rail; 20. UAV positioning component; 21. Centering mechanism; 211. Centering push rod; 2111. Guide channel; 2112. UAV guide plate; 212. Centering drive component; 2121. First linear motor; 22. First positioning mechanism; 221. First positioning push rod; 2211. First adapter; 222. First positioning drive component; 23. Second positioning mechanism; 231. Second positioning push rod; 2311. Second adapter; 232. Second positioning drive component; 30. Push-pull door component; 31. Push-pull door body; 311. Limiting structure; 312. Limiting groove; 313. UAV detection component; 314. Second upper guide rail; 315. Second lower guide rail; 316. First roller; 317. Second roller; 32. Push-pull drive module; 40. Express pick-up and drop-off mechanism; 41. Three-axis translation drive module; 42. Fork arm module; 421. Pick-up and drop-off fork arm; 422. Limiting baffle; 423. Pick-up and drop-off guide part; 50. Logistics UAV; 51. Logistics box; 52. Box door; 53. Door handle. Detailed implementation manners

[0049] Next, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present invention, rather than all the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative efforts shall fall within the protection scope of the present invention. In the description of the present invention, unless otherwise specified, the meaning of "a plurality" is two or more, and the meaning of "several" is one or more. In addition, unless otherwise specified, the terms "first" and "second" are only used for descriptive purposes and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the quantity of the indicated technical features.

[0050] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the orientation or positional relationships indicated by the terms "center", "longitudinal", "transverse", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc. are based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation to the present invention.

[0051] In the description of the present invention, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "mounted", "connected", "connected to", and "fixed" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or integrated; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, and it can be the communication inside two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0052] In the description of the present invention, the description referring to terms such as "one embodiment", "some alternative embodiments", or "some alternative examples" means that the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in connection with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the schematic representations of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described can be combined in a suitable manner in any one or more embodiments or examples.

[0053] Please refer to Figures 1 to 4 , an embodiment of the present invention provides a drone express cabinet, including: a cabinet body 10, a drone positioning component 20, a sliding door component 30, and a courier pick-up and delivery mechanism 40;

[0054] The cabinet body 10 is provided with a parking platform 11, a courier inlet and outlet 12, a courier sending and receiving opening 13, and an inner cavity 14. The courier inlet and outlet 12 and the courier sending and receiving opening 13 are both communicated with the inner cavity 14, and the courier inlet and outlet 12 is arranged on one side of the parking platform 11.

[0055] The drone positioning component 20 is used to drive the logistics drone 50 to move to the loading and unloading position 111 and the take-off position 112 located on the parking platform 11. The drone positioning component 20 is arranged on the cabinet body 10, and the loading and unloading position 111 is located on one side of the courier inlet and outlet 12.

[0056] The sliding door assembly 30 is used to drive and cooperate with the door 52 of the logistics box 51 of the logistics UAV 50. The sliding door assembly 30 is movably arranged at the express import and export 12 and is used to close and open the express import and export 12. In this embodiment, the sliding door assembly 30 is located between the express import and export 12 and the loading and unloading position 111.

[0057] The express pickup and delivery mechanism 40 is used to drive the express to move between the express import and export 12 and the express pickup and delivery opening 13. The express pickup and delivery mechanism 40 is arranged in the inner cavity 14 and can grab the express by means of clamping, vacuum adsorption or magnetic attraction, etc., and then drive the express to move.

[0058] The working principle of the UAV express cabinet in an embodiment is described below:

[0059] When receiving an express, the logistics UAV 50 docks on the parking platform 11, and then the UAV positioning component 20 moves the logistics UAV 50 to the loading and unloading position 111. At this time, the sliding door assembly 30 is drivingly connected to the door 52 of the logistics box 51 of the logistics UAV 50. When the sliding door assembly 30 opens the express import and export 12, the door 52 of the logistics box 51 of the logistics UAV 50 also opens synchronously. Subsequently, the express pickup and delivery mechanism 40 takes out the express in the logistics box 51, and the express enters the inner cavity 14 through the express import and export 12 and can be temporarily stored in the inner cavity 14.

[0060] When the user picks up the express, the express pickup and delivery mechanism 40 moves the express to the express import and export 12, and the user takes out the express from the cabinet 10 at the express import and export 12, completing the process of picking up the express.

[0061] When the user sends an express, the user places the express at the express import and export 12, and the express pickup and delivery mechanism 40 moves the express to a suitable position in the inner cavity 14 for temporary storage. After the logistics UAV 50 docks on the parking platform 11, the UAV positioning component 20 moves the logistics UAV 50 to the loading and unloading position 111. Similarly, when the sliding door assembly 30 opens the express import and export 12, it drives the door 52 to open the logistics box 51 synchronously. Subsequently, the express pickup and delivery mechanism 40 transfers the express temporarily stored in the inner cavity 14 out of the inner cavity 14 through the express import and export 12, and then moves the express into the logistics box 51. Then, the door 52 closes, and the UAV positioning component 20 moves the logistics UAV 50 to the takeoff position 112, and then the logistics UAV 50 can take off.

[0062] The reason why the UAV positioning component 20 positions the logistics UAV 50 at the loading / unloading position 111 and the take-off position 112 is limited by the restricted structural layout of the UAV express cabinet. The express pick-up and delivery mechanism 40 of the UAV express cabinet can only reach the vicinity of the side of the parking platform 11, while the UAV needs to take off in the middle of the parking platform 11 so that the airflow around the UAV is relatively stable during take-off. Therefore, the logistics UAV 50 needs to be positioned at the loading / unloading position 111 and the take-off position 112 respectively.

[0063] Please refer to Figures 5 to 8 , the UAV positioning component 20 can be arranged on the cabinet body 10 or the parking platform 11 of the cabinet body 10. The specific structure of the UAV positioning component 20 can select a suitable design according to actual needs. For example, in some alternative embodiments, the UAV positioning component 20 includes a centering mechanism 21, a first positioning mechanism 22, and a second positioning mechanism 23.

[0064] The centering mechanism 21 includes two centering push rods 211 and a centering drive assembly 212. The two centering push rods 211 are arranged side by side on the cabinet body 10. The centering drive assembly 212 is drivingly connected to the two centering push rods 211. The two centering push rods 211 are configured to move away from each other to the avoidance position or move closer to each other to the guiding position under the drive of the centering drive assembly 212. When the two centering push rods 211 move closer to each other to the guiding position, a guiding channel 2111 is formed between the two centering push rods 211, and the guiding channel 2111 can stably guide the UAV to move.

[0065] The first positioning mechanism 22 includes a first positioning push rod 221 and a first positioning drive assembly 222. The first positioning push rod 221 is movably arranged on the cabinet body 10. The first positioning drive assembly 222 is drivingly connected to the first positioning push rod 221. The first positioning push rod 221 is configured to move along the guiding direction of the guiding channel 2111 to the loading / unloading position 111 under the drive of the first positioning drive assembly 222.

[0066] The second positioning mechanism 23 includes a second positioning push rod 231 and a second positioning drive assembly 232. The second positioning push rod 231 is movably arranged on the cabinet body 10. The second positioning drive assembly 232 is drivingly connected to the second positioning push rod 231. The second positioning push rod 231 is configured to move along the guiding direction of the guiding channel 2111 to the take-off position 112 under the drive of the second positioning drive assembly 232;

[0067] Among them, the loading and unloading position 111 and the take-off position 112 are arranged in sequence along the guide direction of the guide channel 2111, and both the loading and unloading position 111 and the take-off position 112 are located between the first positioning push rod 221 and the second positioning push rod 231, so as to avoid the first positioning push rod 221 from colliding with the second positioning push rod 231 when the first positioning push rod 221 pushes the UAV, and to avoid the second positioning push rod 231 from colliding with the first positioning push rod 221 when the second positioning push rod 231 pushes the UAV.

[0068] See also Figure 9 In some optional embodiments, the cabinet 10 is provided with a protective shell 15 located on the top of the parking platform 11, a protective cavity 151 is formed between the protective shell 15 and the parking platform 11, a parking area 113 is preset on the parking platform 11, the protective cavity 151 is arranged around the parking area 113, and the drone positioning assembly 20 is arranged in the protective cavity 151. The centering drive assembly 212, the first positioning drive assembly 222, the second positioning drive assembly 232, the centering push rod 211, the first positioning push rod 221 and the second positioning push rod 231 can be directly arranged on the cabinet 10, or on the parking platform 11 or the protective shell 15 of the cabinet 10. In the present embodiment, the centering drive assembly 212, the first positioning drive assembly 222 and the second positioning drive assembly 232 are arranged in the protective cavity 151. When the centering push rod 211 is in the avoidance position, the centering push rod 211 is in the protective cavity 151. When the centering push rod 211 is in the guiding position, at least a portion of the centering push rod 211 is located outside the protective cavity 151 and in the parking area 113, and the initial positions of the first positioning push rod 221 and the second positioning push rod 231 are also outside the protective cavity 151. When the first positioning push rod 221 and the second positioning push rod 231 need to push the logistics drone 50 to move, at least a portion of the first positioning push rod 221 extends out of the protective cavity 151 and is located in the parking area 113, and at least a portion of the second positioning push rod 231 extends out of the protective cavity 151 and is located in the parking area 113.

[0069] It should be noted that the positions and sizes of the parking area 113, the unloading and picking-up position 111, and the take-off position 112 relative to the parking platform 11 can be appropriately designed according to actual needs, and are not limited to those shown in the legend. In addition, the parking area 113, the unloading and picking-up position 111, and the take-off position 112 refer to a certain position relative to the parking platform 11. In order to facilitate identification and distinction, they can be indicated on the parking platform 11 by indicators, indicator patterns, or indicator signals. In this embodiment, the express entrance and exit 12 and the sliding door assembly 30 are arranged on one side of the parking area 113.

[0070] The structure of the parking platform 11 can be designed according to actual needs. To facilitate the stable installation of the parking platform 11 on the cabinet 10, a support portion is provided on one side of the parking platform 11. The support portion surrounds to form an opening for the express pickup and delivery mechanism 40 to pass through, and the express inlet and outlet 12 is located between the opening and the parking area 113.

[0071] Please refer to Figure 10 , in some alternative embodiments, a folding shed module 16 is provided on the cabinet 10. The folding shed module 16 includes a folding shed body 161 and a folding drive assembly 162. The folding drive assembly 162 is provided on the cabinet 10 and is drivingly connected to the folding shed body 161. The folding shed body 161 is configured to move to a retracted position and a shielding position under the drive of the folding drive assembly 162. When the folding shed body 161 is in the shielding position, the folding shed body 161 is located above the parking area 113, and the parking area 113 is within the projection range of the folding shed body 161 in the projection direction from top to bottom. The folding shed body 161 can prevent rainwater or other sundries from falling on the parking area 113, thereby preventing rainwater or other sundries from entering the protection cavity 151 and the inner cavity 14 from the parking area 113. The specific structure of the folding shed module 16 can be selected according to actual needs. For example, in some alternative embodiments, the folding shed body 161 can be made of a flexible material, and the folding drive assembly 162 can include a winch module and a telescopic rod module. The winch module is used for the folding shed body 161, and the telescopic rod module supports the bottom of the folding shed body 161. When the folding shed body 161 moves from the retracted position to the shielding position, the telescopic rod module drives the folding shed body 161 to move, and the winch module unwinds the folding shed body 161. The folding shed module 16 can refer to the structure of a balcony rain shelter on the market, and this is not limited to this example.

[0072] Please refer to Figure 11 , in some alternative embodiments, a plurality of first sliding rails 114 are provided on the parking platform 11. Both ends of the centering push rod 211 are slidably engaged with two first sliding rails 114 respectively, thereby improving the movement stability of the centering push rod 211. Only two first sliding rails 114 can be provided on the parking platform 11. One end of two centering push rods 211 is slidably engaged with one of the first sliding rails 114, and the other end of the two centering push rods 211 is slidably engaged with the other first sliding rail 114. In this embodiment, four centering push rods 211 are provided on the parking platform 11. Both ends of one centering push rod 211 are slidably engaged with two of the first sliding rails 114 respectively, and both ends of another centering push rod 211 are slidably engaged with the other two first sliding rails 114 respectively, and this is not limited to this example.

[0073] In some alternative embodiments, drone guide plates 2112 are provided on the sides of the two centering push rods 211 facing each other. The drone guide plates 2112 extend along the guiding direction of the guiding channel 2111 and are used to guide the drone to move along the guiding channel 2111, which is beneficial to improving the moving stability of the drone.

[0074] The specific structure of the centering drive assembly 212 can be selected according to actual needs. For example, in some alternative embodiments, the centering drive assembly 212 includes two first linear motors 2121. The first linear motors 2121 are arranged on the parking platform 11 and are drivingly connected to the centering push rods 211 correspondingly, so as to realize the individual driving of each centering push rod 211, which is convenient for the control of the centering push rods 211. Of course, other suitable translation drive assemblies can also be used for the centering drive assembly 212. For example, the centering drive assembly 212 can be a lead screw drive assembly, a rotary motor translation drive assembly, a belt translation drive assembly or a cylinder translation drive assembly, etc., and this is not limited to this example.

[0075] In some alternative embodiments, a parking area 113 is preset on the parking platform 11, and both the loading / unloading position 111 and the take-off position 112 are located within the parking area 113. The first positioning drive assembly 222 is arranged on one side of the parking area 113, and a first baffle 115 is arranged between the first positioning drive assembly 222 and the parking area 113. The first baffle 115 is beneficial to shielding the first positioning drive assembly 222 and improving the aesthetic appearance. Especially when the parking platform 11 is arranged on a drone express cabinet, it can cooperate with the outer shell of the express cabinet to shield the first positioning drive assembly 222 and prevent the first positioning drive assembly 222 from being exposed, thereby improving the aesthetic appearance. In addition, the first baffle 115 is also beneficial to stabilizing the airflow on the parking platform 11 when the drone takes off, and avoiding the generation of irregular turbulent flow on the parking platform 11 due to the irregular outer shells of the first positioning drive assembly 222 and other components, which affects the take-off of the drone.

[0076] In some alternative embodiments, the second positioning drive assembly 232 is arranged on one side of the parking area 113, and a second baffle 116 is arranged between the second positioning drive assembly 232 and the parking area 113. The second baffle 116 is beneficial to shielding the second positioning drive assembly 232 and improving the aesthetic appearance. Especially when the parking platform 11 is arranged on a drone express cabinet, it can cooperate with the outer shell of the express cabinet to shield the second positioning drive assembly 232 and prevent the second positioning drive assembly 232 from being exposed, thereby improving the aesthetic appearance. In addition, the second baffle 116 is also beneficial to stabilizing the airflow on the parking platform 11 when the drone takes off, and avoiding the generation of irregular turbulent flow on the parking platform 11 due to the irregular outer shells of the second positioning drive assembly 232 and other components, which affects the take-off of the drone.

[0077] In some alternative embodiments, two second slide rails 117 extending along the guiding direction of the guiding channel 2111 are provided on the parking platform 11. Both ends of the first positioning push rod 221 are slidably engaged with the two second slide rails 117 respectively, and both ends of the second positioning push rod 231 are slidably engaged with the two second slide rails 117 respectively. The first positioning push rod 221 and the second positioning push rod 231 share the second slide rails 117, which is beneficial to simplify the structure. The second positioning push rod 231, the loading / unloading position 111, the take-off position 112, and the first positioning push rod 221 are arranged in sequence along the guiding direction of the guiding channel 2111, which can also prevent the first positioning push rod 221 and the second positioning push rod 231 from colliding with each other.

[0078] In some alternative embodiments, the two second slide rails 117 are respectively arranged between the parking area 113 and the first baffle 115 and between the parking area 113 and the second baffle 116. Among them, a first adapter 2211 is provided on the first positioning push rod 221. The first adapter 2211 is arranged above the first baffle 115. The first positioning drive assembly 222 is drivingly connected to the first positioning push rod 221 through the first adapter 2211. A second adapter 2311 is provided on the second positioning push rod 231. The second adapter 2311 is arranged above the second baffle 116. The second positioning drive assembly 232 is drivingly connected to the second positioning push rod 231 through the second adapter 2311. The first adapter 2211 can cross over the first baffle 115, facilitating the first positioning drive assembly 222 to achieve transmission with the first positioning push rod 221. The second adapter 2311 can cross over the second baffle 116, facilitating the second positioning drive assembly 232 to achieve transmission with the second positioning push rod 231. Of course, in other embodiments, through slots can also be provided on the first baffle 115 and the second baffle 116. The first adapter 2211 passes through the through slot on the first baffle 115 and then is connected to the first positioning drive assembly 222. The second adapter 2311 passes through the through slot on the second baffle 116 and then is connected to the second positioning drive assembly 232, which is not limited to this example. The arrangement position of the second slide rails 117 is not limited to between the parking area 113 and the first baffle 115 and between the parking area 113 and the second baffle 116, and can also be arranged at other suitable positions.

[0079] In this embodiment, the first baffle 115 and the second baffle 116 are located between the protective housing 15 and the parking platform 11. The first baffle 115, in cooperation with the protective housing 15 and the parking platform 11, improves the protection of the first positioning drive assembly 222, and the second baffle 116, in cooperation with the protective housing 15 and the parking platform 11, improves the protection of the second positioning drive assembly 232. It is difficult for users to observe the first positioning drive assembly 222 and the second positioning drive assembly 232 through the gap between the protective housing 15 and the parking platform 11, thus improving the aesthetics of the drone locker.

[0080] The specific structures of the first positioning drive assembly 222 and the second positioning drive assembly 232 can be selected according to actual needs. For example, in some alternative embodiments, the first positioning drive assembly 222 is a second linear motor disposed on the parking platform 11, and the second linear motor is drivingly connected to the first positioning push rod 221; and / or, the second positioning drive assembly 232 is a third linear motor disposed on the parking platform 11, and the third linear motor is drivingly connected to the second positioning push rod 231. Of course, the first positioning drive assembly 222 and the second positioning drive assembly 232 can also adopt a lead screw drive assembly, a rotary motor translation drive assembly, a belt translation drive assembly, a cylinder translation drive assembly, etc., and this is not limited to this example.

[0081] Please refer to Figure 12 and Figure 13 , the specific structure of the sliding door assembly 30 can be selected according to actual needs. For example, in some alternative embodiments, the sliding door assembly 30 includes a sliding door body 31 and a sliding drive module 32. The sliding door body 31 is movably disposed on the cabinet 10, and the sliding drive module 32 is drivingly connected to the sliding door body 31. The sliding door body 31 is configured to move relative to the express delivery inlet and outlet 12 to a closed position for closing the express delivery inlet and outlet 12 and an open position for opening the express delivery inlet and outlet 12 under the drive of the sliding drive module 32;

[0082] Among them, a limiting structure 311 for limit cooperation with the door 52 of the logistics box 51 of the drone is provided on the sliding door body 31. When the drone positioning assembly 20 moves the logistics drone 50 to the loading and unloading position 111, the limiting structure 311 is in limit cooperation with the door 52 of the logistics box 51 of the logistics drone 50.

[0083] After the logistics UAV 50 docks at the parking area 113 of the parking platform 11, when the UAV positioning component 20 moves the logistics UAV 50 to the loading / unloading position 111, the limiting structure 311 of the sliding door body 31 is in limiting cooperation with the box door 52. When the sliding door body 31 moves towards the opening position driven by the sliding drive module 32, the box door 52 is also driven by the sliding door body 31 to move, so that the box door 52 synchronously opens the logistics box 51. Subsequently, the express delivery can be taken out from the logistics box 51 and then enter the cabinet 10 through the express import / export 12. Or, the express delivery in the cabinet 10 can move out of the cabinet 10 through the express import / export 12 and then enter the logistics box 51.

[0084] The position of the box door 52 relative to the sliding door body 31 can be designed according to actual needs. For example, in this embodiment, the box door 52 is located on one side of the logistics box 51. After the logistics UAV 50 docks, the sliding door body 31 is also on the side of the logistics box 51 with the box door 52. Of course, after the logistics UAV 50 docks, the sliding door body 31 can also be at the bottom of the logistics box 51, and the box door 52 of the logistics box 51 is also at the bottom of the logistics box 51. Or, the sliding door body 31 can be below the side of the logistics box 51 with the box door 52, that is, the express import / export 12 is upward, and the box door 52 of the logistics box 51 is on one side of the logistics box 51. The box door 52 and the sliding door body 31 are substantially perpendicular to each other. At this time, although there is a certain distance between the box door 52 and the sliding door body 31, the limiting structure 311 can also be in limiting cooperation with the box door 52 to drive the box door 52 to move by the sliding door body 31. Therefore, the relative positions of the box door 52 and the sliding door body 31 can be reasonably arranged according to the structures of the actual UAV express cabinet and the logistics box 51, and are not limited to the illustration.

[0085] It should be noted that the way the limiting structure 311 cooperates with the box door 52 for limiting can be designed according to actual needs. For example, the limiting structure 311 abuts against both sides of the box door 52, both sides of the door handle 53 of the box door 52, or both sides of other suitable structures on the box door 52. When the sliding door body 31 moves to the open position or the closed position, the limiting structure 311 can directly drive the box door 52 to move synchronously; of course, the limiting structure 311 can also only abut against one side of the box door 52 or one side of other suitable structures on the box door 52, and a reset elastic member connected to the box door 52 is provided on the logistics box 51. When the sliding door body 31 moves to the open position, the limiting structure 311 can directly drive the box door 52 to move synchronously to open the logistics box 51. At this time, the reset elastic member undergoes elastic deformation. When the logistics box 51 needs to be closed, the sliding door body 31 can be moved to the closed position, and the box door 52 automatically closes the logistics box 51 under the elastic force of the reset elastic member to achieve the closing of the logistics box 51; or, there are two door handles 53 on the box door 52 of the logistics box 51, and the limiting structure 311 protrudes from one side of the sliding door body 31, and the limiting structure 311 extends between the two door handles 53, so that when the sliding door body 31 moves, it can drive the box door 52 through the door handles 53. In this embodiment, the limiting structure 311 includes a limiting groove 312, and the limiting groove 312 is arranged on the side of the sliding door body 31 facing outside the express delivery inlet and outlet 12. A part of the structure of the box door 52 extends into the limiting groove 312. When the sliding door body 31 moves towards the open position or the closed position, the inner wall of the limiting groove 312 applies a force to the box door 52 to directly drive the box door 52 to move.

[0086] The moving mode of the sliding door body 31 can be designed according to actual needs. For example, the sliding door body 31 can be rotationally matched with the cabinet body 10, and then the express delivery inlet and outlet 12 can be opened or closed by rotating relative to the express delivery inlet and outlet 12. The limiting structure 311 can adopt a vacuum adsorption or magnetic adsorption structure to achieve relative limiting with the box door 52, or the limiting structure 311 can also adopt a hook structure, with a hanging groove provided on the box door 52. When the sliding door body 31 rotates, the box door 52 can be pulled to rotate relative to the logistics box 51 through the hook structure. In this embodiment, the sliding door body 31 is slidably matched with the cabinet body 10. When the sliding door body 31 moves to the closed position, the sliding door body 31 is on one side of the express delivery inlet and outlet 12. Since the sliding door body 31 adopts translational sliding, the box door 52 also needs to adopt a translational sliding design accordingly. The translational sliding design of the box door 52 is more conducive to stably restricting the express delivery inside the logistics box 51. If the box door 52 adopts a rotational design and the box door 52 can only open outwards, the express delivery inside the logistics box 51 is more likely to collide with the box door 52 and cause the box door 52 to open.

[0087] The structure of the box door 52 and the limiting structure 311 can be appropriately designed to achieve limiting cooperation with each other. For example, in this embodiment, a door handle 53 is provided on the box door 52, and the door handle 53 extends into the limiting groove 312 to achieve the limiting cooperation between the box door 52 and the limiting groove 312. The door handle 53 itself is also for the convenience of the user to open or close the logistics box 51. Therefore, the limiting groove 312 can be well adapted to the door handle 53 of the box door 52.

[0088] Preferably, the limiting structure 311 is provided on the side of the sliding door body 31 facing the loading and unloading position 111. When the UAV positioning component 20 moves the logistics UAV 50 to the loading and unloading position 111, the door handle 53 of the box door 52 just enters the limiting groove 312, so as to achieve the limiting cooperation between the box door 52 and the limiting structure 311, thus simplifying the overall operation process.

[0089] The specific structure of the push-pull driving module 32 can be selected according to actual needs. For example, the push-pull driving module 32 can be a lead screw driving module, a rotary motor translation driving module, a belt translation driving module, a cylinder translation driving module or a linear motor translation driving module, etc. In this embodiment, the push-pull driving module 32 adopts a linear motor translation driving module. The lead screw of the linear motor translation driving module is drivingly connected to the sliding door body 31, and the motor of the linear motor translation driving module is installed on the cabinet 10.

[0090] Please refer to Figure 15 , in some alternative embodiments, the limiting structure 311 includes a plurality of limiting grooves 312, and the plurality of limiting grooves 312 are arranged in sequence along the moving direction of the sliding door body 31. The plurality of limiting grooves 312 can improve the stability of the limit, and can prevent the following situation: when there is only a single limiting groove 312, the sliding door body 31 has only one force point on the box door 52. During the process of the sliding door body 31 driving the box door 52 to move, since the position of the center of gravity of the box door 52 relative to the whole logistics UAV 50 is changed, the sliding door body 31 may apply a torsion force to the box door 52 to rotate relative to the center of gravity of the whole logistics UAV 50, resulting in the rotation of the logistics UAV 50, so that the logistics box 51 cannot be aligned with the express import and export 12, resulting in the inability of the express to pass smoothly between the logistics box 51 and the cabinet 10. By means of the plurality of limiting grooves 312, the force applied by the sliding door body 31 to the box door 52 can be more balanced, avoiding the deflection of the logistics UAV 50. In this embodiment, two limiting grooves 312 are provided on the sliding door body 31, and two door handles 53 are provided on the box door 52, and the two door handles 53 are correspondingly in limiting cooperation with the limiting grooves 312.

[0091] When the logistics UAV 50 docks on the cabinet body 10, since the landing position of the logistics UAV 50 is not accurate enough, it may still be necessary to adjust the position through the positioning component, so that the position of the logistics UAV 50 relative to the sliding door body 31 meets the requirements. In order to detect whether the position of the logistics UAV 50 relative to the sliding door body 31 is accurate, in some alternative embodiments, a UAV detection component 313 is provided on the sliding door body 31 or the cabinet body 10. In this embodiment, the UAV detection component 313 is provided on the sliding door body 31, and the UAV detection component 313 is in signal connection with the sliding drive module 32. The UAV detection component 313 is used to detect whether the logistics UAV 50 is in the correct position relative to the sliding door body 31. In this embodiment, when the logistics UAV 50 is in the correct position relative to the sliding door body 31, the box door 52 is in limit cooperation with the limit structure 311. Therefore, it is possible to judge whether the box door 52 and the limit structure 311 are in limit cooperation by detecting the position of the logistics UAV 50, so as to facilitate the subsequent synchronous opening of the box door 52 and the sliding door body 31. For example, when the logistics UAV 50 is in the correct position relative to the sliding door body 31, the UAV detection component 313 can send a detection signal, and after receiving the detection signal, the sliding drive module 32 operates to move the sliding door body 31 to the open position.

[0092] The specific structure of the UAV detection component 313 can be selected according to actual needs. For example, the UAV detection component 313 can adopt suitable detection components such as infrared sensors, photoelectric sensors, proximity switches, etc. The detection principles of suitable detection components such as infrared sensors, photoelectric sensors, proximity switches, etc. are well-known technologies to those skilled in the art and will not be elaborated here.

[0093] In some alternative embodiments, a door frame 17 is provided on the cabinet body 10 and arranged around the express import and export 12. The sliding door body 31 is in sliding cooperation with the door frame 17 and / or the cabinet body 10, and the sliding drive module 32 is provided on the door frame 17. The door frame 17 facilitates the stable installation of the sliding door body 31 and the sliding drive module 32, enabling the sliding door body 31 to move stably. In this embodiment, the bottom of the sliding door body 31 is in sliding cooperation with the cabinet body 10, and the top of the sliding door body 31 is in sliding cooperation with the door frame 17. In addition, when users send express deliveries, since users may not be clear about the maximum size of the express deliveries that can be sent, at this time, the door frame 17 can also limit the size of the express deliveries passing through the express import and export 12 from the cabinet body 10, preventing oversized express deliveries from passing through the express import and export 12 but being unable to enter the logistics box 51, resulting in jamming. In this embodiment, the door frame 17 is provided on one side of the parking area 113 of the parking platform 11.

[0094] In some alternative embodiments, a drone-assisted positioning member 18 is provided on the shutdown platform 11. The drone-assisted positioning member 18 is located between the express import / export 12 and the loading / unloading position 111. When the drone positioning assembly 20 drives the logistics drone 50 to move to the loading / unloading position 111, the drone-assisted positioning member 18 can cooperate with the logistics drone 50 for positioning, so that the logistics drone 50 is positioned at a suitable position relative to the sliding door body 31, realizing the precise cooperation between the sliding door body 31 and the limiting structure 311, and improving the success rate of the sliding door body 31 driving the box door 52 to move synchronously.

[0095] In some alternative embodiments, a push-pull guiding structure 19 is provided on the cabinet body 10. The sliding door body 31 is slidably engaged with the push-pull guiding structure 19. The sliding door body 31 can move along the push-pull guiding structure 19 to a closed position and an open position. The push-pull guiding structure 19 can improve the stability of the movement of the sliding door body 31, prevent the sliding door body 31 from shifting its position during movement, which may cause the limiting cooperation between the limiting structure 311 and the box door 52 to fail, and also make the force between the limiting structure 311 and the box door 52 more balanced and stable, realizing the stable opening of the box door 52.

[0096] The specific structure of the push-pull guiding structure 19 can be selected according to actual needs. For example, in some alternative embodiments, the push-pull guiding structure 19 includes a first upper guide rail 191 and a first lower guide rail 192 provided on the cabinet body 10. The top of the sliding door body 31 is slidably engaged with the first upper guide rail 191, and the bottom of the sliding door body 31 is slidably engaged with the first lower guide rail 192. By the cooperation of the first upper guide rail 191 and the first lower guide rail 192 to guide the movement of the sliding door body 31, the sliding door body 31 is not easily rotated relative to the horizontal plane, realizing the stable sliding of the sliding door body 31.

[0097] In some alternative embodiments, a second upper guide rail 314 is provided at the top of the sliding door body 31, and a second lower guide rail 315 is provided at the bottom of the sliding door body 31. The second upper guide rail 314 is slidably engaged with the first upper guide rail 191, and a plurality of first rollers 316 capable of moving relative to the first upper guide rail 191 and the second upper guide rail 314 are provided between the first upper guide rail 191 and the second upper guide rail 314. A plurality of second rollers 317 capable of moving relative to the first lower guide rail 192 and the second lower guide rail 315 are provided between the first lower guide rail 192 and the second lower guide rail 315.

[0098] The plurality of first rollers 316 can improve the precision and stability of the relative movement between the first upper guide rail 191 and the second upper guide rail 314, making the force between the first upper guide rail 191 and the second lower guide rail 315 more balanced. In this embodiment, the combined structure of the first upper guide rail 191, the first rollers 316 and the second upper guide rail 314 can refer to the structural design of a crossed roller guide rail.

[0099] Similarly, multiple second rollers 317 can improve the precision and stability of the relative movement between the first lower guide rail 192 and the second lower guide rail 315, making the force between the first lower guide rail 192 and the second lower guide rail 315 more balanced. In this embodiment, the combined structure of the first lower guide rail 192, the second rollers 317, and the second lower guide rail 315 can refer to the structural design of a crossed roller guide rail.

[0100] In this embodiment, the second lower guide rail 315 is arranged on the side of the stop platform 11.

[0101] Please refer to Figure 16 , the specific structure of the express pick-up and delivery mechanism 40 can be selected according to actual needs. For example, in some alternative embodiments, an express pick-up and delivery bin 141 and multiple express storage bins 142 are arranged in the inner cavity 14, and the express pick-up and delivery bin 141 communicates with the express sending and receiving opening 13;

[0102] The express pick-up and delivery mechanism 40 includes a three-axis translation drive module 41 and a fork arm module 42. The three-axis translation drive module 41 is arranged on the cabinet 10 and is drivingly connected to the fork arm module 42. The fork arm module 42 is used to support the express. The fork arm module 42 is configured to move between the express pick-up and delivery bin 141, the loading and unloading position 111, and the express storage bin 142 under the drive of the three-axis translation drive module 41. The three-axis translation drive module 41 can drive the fork arm module 42 into the logistics box 51 of the logistics UAV 50 located at the loading and unloading position 111, the express pick-up and delivery bin 141, and the express storage bin 142, so as to realize the pick-up and delivery operations of the express between the logistics box 51 of the logistics UAV 50, the express pick-up and delivery bin 141, and the express storage bin 142.

[0103] The way the fork arm module 42 places and takes out the express in the logistics box 51 of the logistics UAV 50, the express pick-up and delivery bin 141, and the express storage bin 142 is roughly the same. The following takes the placement operation and the take-out operation of the fork arm module 42 in the express storage bin 142 as an example for description: When placing the express, the three-axis translation drive module 41 drives the fork arm module 42 to move into the express storage bin 142, and then the fork arm module 42 descends. After the bottom of the express abuts against the bottom of the express storage bin 142, the fork arm module 42 then continues to descend to disengage from the express, realizing the stable placement of the express; When taking out the express, the three-axis translation drive module 41 drives the fork arm module 42 to move to the bottom of the express storage bin 142, and then the fork arm module 42 ascends, so that the fork arm module 42 lifts the express, and then the fork arm module 42 disengages from the express storage bin 142, thus realizing taking out the express from the express storage bin 142.

[0104] The process of the express delivery pick-up and delivery mechanism 40 of the UAV express cabinet in an embodiment of the present invention when receiving an express is described as follows: The logistics UAV 50 docks at the loading and unloading position 111, then the opening of the logistics box 51 of the logistics UAV 50 is opened, the express delivery pick-up and delivery mechanism 40 moves to the loading and unloading position 111, then takes out the express in the logistics box 51, and then moves the express to the express storage bin 142 for temporary storage. When the user needs to pick up the express, the express delivery pick-up and delivery mechanism 40 moves the express to the express pick-up and delivery bin 141, and the user takes out the express from the express pick-up and delivery bin 141.

[0105] The process of the express delivery pick-up and delivery mechanism 40 of the UAV express cabinet in an embodiment of the present invention when sending an express is described as follows: The user places the express in the express pick-up and delivery bin 141, the express delivery pick-up and delivery mechanism 40 takes out the express from the express pick-up and delivery bin 141 and puts it into the express storage bin 142 for temporary storage. After the logistics UAV 50 docks at the loading and unloading position 111, the express delivery pick-up and delivery mechanism 40 can take out the corresponding express from the express storage bin 142 and then place it in the logistics box 51 of the logistics UAV 50.

[0106] Since both the user's pick-up and sending of express are carried out at the express pick-up and delivery bin 141, based on the anti-theft requirement, the UAV express cabinet only needs to design anti-theft measures at the express sending and receiving port 13, and the express storage bin 142 can be built into the cabinet body 10 without opening to the outside. Therefore, there is no need to design anti-theft measures for each express storage bin 142, which is also beneficial to simplifying the internal structure of the UAV express cabinet.

[0107] In this embodiment, a security door is provided at the express sending and receiving port 13, and the security door can be locked by an electronic lock. Since only the express import and export 12 and the express sending and receiving port 13 of the entire UAV express cabinet communicate with the outside of the cabinet body 10, the sealing performance and security are better.

[0108] In some optional embodiments, the express pick-up and delivery bin 141, the loading and unloading position 111, and the multiple express storage bins 142 are all located on the same side of the fork arm module 42. Adopting this position design can make the operating actions of the fork arm module 42 when entering the express pick-up and delivery bin 141, the loading and unloading position 111, and the multiple express storage bins 142 for express pick-up and delivery operations be roughly the same, which is beneficial to simplifying the structures of the three-axis translation drive module 41 and the fork arm module 42, and does not require additional special structural design while meeting the express pick-up and delivery function.

[0109] In this embodiment, the three-axis translation drive module 41 can drive the fork arm module 42 to move in the X direction, Y direction, and Z direction. The express storage bins 142 can be arranged along the X direction and / or Z direction. The express pick-up and drop-off bin 141, the loading and unloading position 111, and the multiple express storage bins 142 are all located on one side of the fork arm module 42 in the X direction. The three-axis translation drive module 41 can drive the fork arm module 42 to adjust its position in the X direction and Z direction, so that the fork arm module 42 is located on one side of the express pick-up and drop-off bin 141, the loading and unloading position 111, and the express storage bins 142. The three-axis translation drive module 41 can drive the fork arm module 42 to move in the Y direction so as to extend into the express pick-up and drop-off bin 141, the logistics box 51 of the logistics UAV 50, or the express storage bin 142 to pick up and drop off the express. Among them, the structure and principle of the three-axis translation drive module 41 are well-known technologies to those skilled in the art and will not be elaborated here.

[0110] Please refer to Figure 17 , in some alternative embodiments, the fork arm module 42 includes a plurality of pick-up and drop-off fork arms 421 arranged side by side. The three-axis translation drive module 41 is drivingly connected to the pick-up and drop-off fork arms 421. The plurality of pick-up and drop-off fork arms 421 arranged side by side are beneficial to improving the stability of the fork arm module 42 in supporting the bottom of the express, and preventing the express from falling off the fork arm module 42. Of course, the structure of the fork arm module 42 is not limited thereto, and those skilled in the art can also select other suitable structures according to the teachings of the present invention.

[0111] In some alternative embodiments, the express pick-up and drop-off mechanism 40 further includes two limit baffles 422, which are respectively arranged on opposite sides of the fork arm module 42. The limit baffles 422 can limit the side of the express to prevent the express from falling off from the side of the fork arm module 42.

[0112] When the fork arm module 42 approaches the express, in order to avoid interference between the end of the limit baffle 422 and the express, resulting in extrusion between the limit baffle 422 and the express, in some alternative embodiments, the end of the limit baffle 422 facing the express storage bin 142 is provided with a pick-up and drop-off guiding portion 423. The pick-up and drop-off guiding portions 423 of the two limit baffles 422 gradually move away from each other in the direction close to the express storage bin 142. When the fork arm module 42 approaches the express, the side of the express can abut against the pick-up and drop-off guiding portion 423, and the pick-up and drop-off guiding portion 423 guides the express between the two limit baffles 422, which is beneficial to more smoothly pick up the express and improve the success rate of picking up and dropping off the express.

[0113] Please refer to Figure 18, in some optional embodiments, a courier detection component 143 is provided at the courier storage bin 142 and is signal - connected to the three - axis translation drive module 41. The courier detection component 143 is correspondingly oriented towards the interior of the courier storage bin 142. The courier detection component 143 is used to detect whether there is a courier in the courier storage bin 142, so as to prevent the three - axis translation drive module 41 from driving the fork arm module 42 to move a courier into a courier storage bin 142 that already contains a courier, thus avoiding misoperation.

[0114] The specific structure of the courier detection component 143 can be selected according to actual needs. For example, the courier detection component 143 can adopt an infrared sensor, a photoelectric sensor, a proximity sensor, etc. The detection principles of infrared sensors, photoelectric sensors, proximity sensors, etc. for the courier detection component 143 are well - known technologies to those skilled in the art and will not be elaborated here. In this embodiment, the courier detection component 143 adopts a laser opposed - beam sensor, which includes a transmitter and a receiver. The transmitter and the receiver are correspondingly arranged on both sides of the courier storage bin 142. The receiver is signal - connected to the three - axis translation drive module 41. The laser emitted by the transmitter passes through the courier storage bin and is then received by the receiver. If there is a courier in the courier storage bin 142, the courier will block the laser, resulting in the receiver being unable to receive the laser signal. Thus, it can be determined whether there is a courier in the courier storage bin 142.

[0115] , in some optional embodiments, fork - arm avoidance grooves 1411 for the fork arm module 42 to pass through are provided at the bottom of the courier pick - up and drop - off bin 141 and / or the courier storage bin 142. In this embodiment, fork - arm avoidance grooves 1411 are provided at the bottoms of both the courier pick - up and drop - off bin 141 and the courier storage bin 142. The fork - arm avoidance grooves 1411 are used to enable the fork arm module 42 to lift and lower at the bottoms of the courier pick - up and drop - off bin 141 and the courier storage bin 142, so as to realize the lifting and lowering of the fork arm module 42 for the courier. A corresponding avoidance groove for the fork arm module 42 can also be provided at the bottom of the logistics box 51 of the logistics UAV 50.

[0116] Since the position of the express delivery relative to the express delivery storage bin 141 is not fixed when the user puts the express delivery into the express delivery storage bin 141 from the second access opening 1413, this may cause the situation that the express delivery falls when the fork arm module 42 lifts the express delivery because the attitude of the express delivery relative to the fork arm module 42 is incorrect. For example, the center of gravity of the express delivery biases towards one side of the fork arm module 42, resulting in the express delivery tipping over from one side of the fork arm module 42. Therefore, in some alternative embodiments, a first access opening 1412 is provided on one side of the express delivery storage bin 141 facing the fork arm module 42, a second access opening 1413 is provided on one side of the express delivery storage bin 141 facing the express delivery sending and receiving opening 13, and two express delivery guide plates 1414 are arranged inside the express delivery storage bin 141. The two express delivery guide plates 1414 are respectively arranged on both sides in the direction from the first access opening 1412 to the second access opening 1413. The express delivery guide plates 1414 are used to guide and adjust the position of the express delivery relative to the express delivery storage bin 141. When the user puts the express delivery into the express delivery storage bin 141, the express delivery guide plates 1414 can guide the express delivery to move towards an accurate position and make the attitude of the express delivery relative to the express delivery storage bin 141 determined. This can avoid the situation that the express delivery falls because the attitude of the express delivery relative to the fork arm module 42 is incorrect when the fork arm module 42 lifts it. In this embodiment, when the fork arm module 42 extends into the express delivery storage bin 141, it is located between the two express delivery guide plates 1414. Since the express delivery is guided by the two guiding parts and has a correct attitude, the fork arm module 42 can stably lift the express delivery. When the fork arm module 42 puts the express delivery onto the express delivery guide plates 1414, due to the guidance of the express delivery guide plates 1414, the express delivery can also be aligned with the first access opening 1412, which is convenient for the user to take out the express delivery and avoids the situation that the express delivery is difficult to take out because the attitude is incorrect and interferes with other structures inside the express delivery storage bin 141.

[0117] In some alternative embodiments, a first express delivery guiding part 1415 is provided at one end of the express delivery guide plate 1414 facing the first access opening 1412, and the first express delivery guiding parts 1415 of the two express delivery guide plates 1414 gradually move away from each other in the direction close to the first access opening 1412; and / or, a second express delivery guiding part 1416 is provided at one end of the express delivery guide plate 1414 facing the second access opening 1413, and the second express delivery guiding parts 1416 of the two express delivery guide plates 1414 gradually move away from each other in the direction close to the second access opening 1413. In this embodiment, a first express delivery guiding part 1415 is provided at one end of the express delivery guide plate 1414 facing the first access opening 1412, and a second express delivery guiding part 1416 is provided at one end of the express delivery guide plate 1414 facing the second access opening 1413.

[0118] When the express is put into the express pick-up and put bin 141 from the first pick-up and put-out opening 1412, the first express guide 1415 can prevent the end of the express guide plate 1414 from interfering with the express, so that the express can smoothly enter between the two express guide plates 1414. Similarly, when the express is put into the express pick-up and put bin 141 from the second pick-up and put-out opening 1413, the second express guide 1416 can prevent the end of the express guide plate 1414 from interfering with the express, so that the express can smoothly enter between the two express guide plates 1414.

[0119] See also Figure 19 When the user takes out the express from the second pick-up and release port 1413, the user needs to extend his hand from the express delivery port 13 and the second pick-up and release port 1413 into the express pick-up and release bin 141. The hand may push the express toward the first pick-up and release port 1412, causing the express to escape from the express pick-up and release bin 141 from the first pick-up and release port 1412. For this reason, in some optional embodiments, an express limiting portion 1417 is provided at the first pick-up and release port 1412, and the express limiting portion 1417 can limit the express to prevent the express from falling from the first pick-up and release port 1412 when the user takes the express. In this embodiment, the first pick-up and release port 1412 is provided with two express limiting portions 1417, and the two express limiting portions 1417 are respectively located on both sides of the fork arm avoidance groove 1411 at the bottom of the express limiting portion 1417, and the fork arm module 42 can pass between the express limiting portions 1417, so that the express pick-up and release mechanism 40 can put the express from the first pick-up and release port 1412 into the express pick-up and release bin 141.

[0120] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations may be made to the embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, and that the scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) express cabinet, characterized in that, Comprising: A cabinet body, the cabinet body is provided with a shutdown platform, a courier import and export, a courier pick-up and drop-off opening, and an inner cavity. The courier import and export and the courier pick-up and drop-off opening are both communicated with the inner cavity, and the courier import and export is arranged on one side of the shutdown platform; A drone positioning assembly for driving a logistics drone to move to a loading and unloading position and a take-off position located on the shutdown platform. The drone positioning assembly is arranged on the cabinet body, and the loading and unloading position is located on one side of the courier import and export; A push-pull door assembly for drivingly cooperating with the door of a logistics box of a logistics drone. The push-pull door assembly is movably arranged at the courier import and export; A courier picking and placing mechanism for driving a courier to move between the courier import and export and the courier pick-up and drop-off opening. The courier picking and placing mechanism is arranged in the inner cavity.

2. The drone delivery cabinet according to claim 1, characterized in that: The drone positioning assembly includes a centering mechanism, a first positioning mechanism, and a second positioning mechanism; The centering mechanism, the centering mechanism includes two centering push rods and a centering driving assembly. The two centering push rods are arranged side by side on the cabinet body, and the centering driving assembly is drivingly connected to the two centering push rods. The two centering push rods are configured to move away from each other to an avoidance position or move closer to each other to a guiding position under the drive of the centering driving assembly. When the two centering push rods move closer to each other to the guiding position, a guiding channel is formed between the two centering push rods; The first positioning mechanism, the first positioning mechanism includes a first positioning push rod and a first positioning driving assembly. The first positioning push rod is movably arranged on the cabinet body, and the first positioning driving assembly is drivingly connected to the first positioning push rod. The first positioning push rod is configured to move along the guiding direction of the guiding channel to the loading and unloading position under the drive of the first positioning driving assembly; The second positioning mechanism, the second positioning mechanism includes a second positioning push rod and a second positioning driving assembly. The second positioning push rod is movably arranged on the cabinet body, and the second positioning driving assembly is drivingly connected to the second positioning push rod. The second positioning push rod is configured to move along the guiding direction of the guiding channel to the take-off position under the drive of the second positioning driving assembly; Wherein, the loading and unloading position and the take-off position are arranged in sequence along the guiding direction of the guiding channel, and both the loading and unloading position and the take-off position are located between the first positioning push rod and the second positioning push rod.

3. The drone express cabinet according to claim 1, characterized in that: A protective shell is arranged on the cabinet body at the top of the shutdown platform. A protective cavity is formed between the protective shell and the shutdown platform. A shutdown area is preset on the shutdown platform. The protective cavity is arranged around the shutdown area. The drone positioning assembly is arranged in the protective cavity, and the courier import and export is arranged on one side of the shutdown area.

4. The drone express cabinet according to claim 3, wherein: A folding shed module is provided on the cabinet body. The folding shed module includes a folding shed body and a folding drive assembly. The folding drive assembly is arranged on the cabinet body and is drivingly connected to the folding shed body. The folding shed body is configured to move to a retracted position and a shielding position under the drive of the folding drive assembly. When the folding shed body is in the shielding position, the folding shed body is located above the parking area, and the parking area is within the projection range of the folding shed body in the projection direction from top to bottom.

5. A drone express cabinet according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: The sliding door assembly includes a sliding door body and a sliding drive module. The sliding door body is movably arranged on the cabinet body. The sliding drive module is drivingly connected to the sliding door body. The sliding door body is configured to move relative to the express delivery inlet and outlet to a closed position for closing the express delivery inlet and outlet and an open position for opening the express delivery inlet and outlet under the drive of the sliding drive module. Wherein, a limiting structure for limiting cooperation with the door of the logistics box of the unmanned aerial vehicle is provided on the sliding door body. When the unmanned aerial vehicle positioning assembly moves the logistics unmanned aerial vehicle to the loading and unloading position, the limiting structure is in limiting cooperation with the door of the logistics box of the logistics unmanned aerial vehicle.

6. The drone express cabinet according to claim 5, wherein: The sliding door body is in sliding cooperation with the cabinet body. When the sliding door body moves to the closed position, the sliding door body is on one side of the express delivery inlet and outlet.

7. The drone express cabinet with a sliding door assembly according to claim 5, characterized in that: An unmanned aerial vehicle auxiliary positioning member is provided on the parking platform. The unmanned aerial vehicle auxiliary positioning member is located between the express delivery inlet and outlet and the loading and unloading position.

8. A drone delivery cabinet with a sliding door assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: An express delivery picking and placing bin and a plurality of express delivery storage bins are arranged in the inner cavity. The express delivery picking and placing bin is communicated with the express delivery sending and receiving opening. The express delivery picking and placing mechanism includes a three-axis translation drive module and a fork arm module. The three-axis translation drive module is arranged on the cabinet body and is drivingly connected to the fork arm module. The fork arm module is configured to move between the express delivery picking and placing bin, the loading and unloading position and the express delivery storage bins under the drive of the three-axis translation drive module.

9. The drone express cabinet with a sliding door assembly according to claim 8, characterized in that: The express delivery picking and placing bin, the loading and unloading position and a plurality of the express delivery storage bins are all on the same side of the fork arm module.

10. A drone express cabinet with a sliding door assembly according to claim 8, characterized in that: A first picking and placing opening is provided on one side of the express delivery picking and placing bin facing the fork arm module. A second picking and placing opening is provided on one side of the express delivery picking and placing bin facing the express delivery sending and receiving opening. Two guide plates are arranged in the express delivery picking and placing bin. The two guide plates are respectively arranged on both sides in the direction from the first picking and placing opening to the second picking and placing opening.

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