Logistics box control system

Abstract

A logistics box control system for unattended logistics box recycling includes a host installed in a fixed position through a connecting component, the host includes a first electric lock for locking and controlling the logistics box so that the user cannot but the courier can unlock the logistics box; the first electric lock includes an electric mechanism and a locking rod; the locking rod is used to connect to the hole slot of the logistics box and lock or unlock the logistics box under the control of the electric mechanism; the logistics box includes a second electric lock for locking and controlling the box cover so that the user can unlock the box cover to obtain the items in the box without handling the logistics box or lock the box cover after putting the items into the box. The present invention uses an electric mechanism that can be controlled by the cloud to lock the logistics box in a fixed position, so that the express delivery and logistics box recycling can be unattended, and the controller provides power for the express box, and realizes indirect communication between the cloud server and the express box. The logistics box can reduce costs without carrying power and installing an Internet communication module. The present invention can realize the recycling of intelligent logistics boxes to replace disposable cartons, bringing significant environmental benefits and improving express delivery efficiency.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the fields of electronic lock structure and logistics control management technology, in particular to the fields of electric control structure of logistics box anti-theft electric lock and power supply and communication implementation scheme of logistics box. Background Art

[0002] The use of disposable cartons in express packaging boxes has caused serious environmental pollution, but the current recyclable smart packaging boxes lack intelligent anti-theft management methods and need to be delivered in person to prevent theft and loss, and cannot achieve unattended recycling and recycling. On the other hand, the intelligent logistics express boxes controlled by the cloud must solve the problem of box power supply and cloud communication. The commonly used networking method of installing wireless modules significantly increases the cost. Moreover, the solution of installing power supply in the box usually brings transportation restrictions and increases costs. These factors make it difficult for shared express boxes to replace cheap ordinary cartons in commercial applications, so it has been difficult to promote and apply them so far.

[0003] It can be seen that the main difficulty in realizing commercial applications of shared express boxes is that, on the one hand, it must include network control and unattended lock control management, and on the other hand, it must simplify the structure as much as possible to reduce costs, and it must not carry batteries for easy transportation. A set of fixed anti-theft electric locks for express packaging boxes that can realize network control unlocking and locking can help realize unattended delivery and recycling sites for smart express boxes, achieving the purpose of shared recycling. If the control solution that also solves the power supply and communication problems of the express boxes is also solved at the same time, better application effects will be achieved. Summary of the invention

[0004] In view of this, the purpose of the present invention is to provide a management and control system for shared smart express boxes installed in a fixed position. The system has the functions of lock control, anti-theft, power supply, and communication, and provides a basic component solution for realizing the circular sharing of smart express boxes. In order to achieve this purpose, the technical solution of the present invention is disclosed as follows.

[0005] A logistics box control system includes a main unit and a connecting component, wherein one end of the connecting component is installed in a fixed position, and the other end is connected to the main unit. An electric mechanism and a first locking rod are arranged inside the main unit, and the first locking rod is provided with a first lock buckle; the logistics box is provided with a hole groove, and a first clamping position corresponding to the first lock buckle is arranged in the hole groove. When the main unit is inserted into the hole groove, the electric mechanism can fix the first lock buckle in the first clamping position into a locked state, or enable the first lock buckle to be disengaged from the first clamping position into an unlocked state.

[0006] Optionally, a main shaft and a second locking rod are further provided inside the main body, the first locking rod and the second locking rod are symmetrically inserted into the main shaft and rotate around the main shaft. The second locking rod is provided with a second locking buckle symmetrical to the first locking buckle, and a second latch corresponding to the second locking buckle is also provided in the hole groove.

[0007] Optionally, the controller includes a power supply; the host includes two first power metal contacts, and two corresponding second power metal contacts are arranged in the hole slot of the logistics box. The host is inserted into the hole slot, and the logistics box obtains the output power of the controller.

[0008] Optionally, the controller includes a first MCU and a first communication metal contact; the logistics box includes a second MCU, and a corresponding second communication metal contact is arranged in the hole slot. The host is inserted into the hole slot, and the first MCU and the second MCU are connected through the first communication metal contact and the second communication metal contact to establish wired communication to realize data interaction.

[0009] Optionally, the logistics box is also provided with an electric lock for locking the lid of the logistics box, and the second MCU can control the electric lock to unlock or lock.

[0010] Optionally, the controller also includes a networking device that can be communicatively connected to a cloud server. The cloud server can communicate with the first MCU through the networking device to control the electric mechanism to unlock or lock. Moreover, when the logistics box is locked in a fixed position, the cloud server can control the electric lock to unlock through the communication connection between the first MCU and the second MCU so that the lid of the logistics box can be opened, or control the electric lock to lock the lid of the logistics box.

[0011] Optionally, the electric mechanism is provided with a DC motor, a locking pin, a tension spring, and a reduction gear group. The DC motor is dynamically connected to the reduction gear group, and the reduction gear group is dynamically connected to the locking pin. One end of the tension spring is connected to the first locking rod, and the other end is connected to the second locking rod. The locking pin and the tension spring link the first lock buckle and the second lock buckle.

[0012] Optionally, the electric mechanism is provided with a first detection switch for detecting whether the first lock buckle or the second lock buckle is in an unlocked state, and the electric mechanism is provided with a second detection switch for detecting whether the first lock buckle or the second lock buckle is in a locked state.

[0013] It can be seen that, on the one hand, the present invention utilizes an electric mechanism to lock the logistics box in a fixed position, thereby achieving the purpose of unattended management of express delivery and logistics box recovery. In addition, the system provides power for the express box and establishes a communication connection with the express box electronic control system to realize indirect communication between the cloud server and the express box, so that the smart logistics box under cloud control does not need to carry a power supply, does not need to install an Internet communication module, simplifies the structure, and reduces costs, thereby bringing significant technical effects. Furthermore, inserting the lock control and realizing power supply and communication simultaneously improves the efficiency of express delivery.

[0014] The present invention and its working principle are further explained below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific implementation methods. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0015] Figure 1 It is a general structural diagram of an embodiment of the present invention;

[0016] Figure 2 This is a diagram of the internal structure of the controller host according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0017] Figure 3 This is an exploded view of the internal structure of the controller and the logistics box according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0018] Figure 4 This is a structural cross-sectional view of the controller host in a locked state according to an embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0019] like Figure 1-Figure 4 As shown, a specific embodiment of the present invention is a logistics box control system, comprising a logistics box 1 and a controller, wherein the controller comprises a main unit 2 and a connecting component 3, wherein one end of the connecting component 3 is installed at a fixed position 4, and the other end is connected to the main unit 2, wherein an electric mechanism and a first locking rod 5 are arranged inside the main unit 2, wherein the first locking rod 5 is provided with a first locking buckle 6; the logistics box 1 is provided with a hole groove 7, wherein a first locking position 8 corresponding to the first locking buckle 6 is arranged inside the hole groove 7, and the main unit 2 is inserted into the hole groove 7, and the electric mechanism can fix the first locking buckle 6 in the first locking position 8 into a locked state, or enable the first locking buckle 6 to be disengaged from the first locking position 8 into an unlocked state.

[0020] The controller also includes a networking and power supply device 9 that can be connected to the cloud server for communication. The networking and power supply device 9 is fixedly connected and electrically connected to the host 2 through a connecting component 3. The electrical connection realizes power output and establishes communication to realize information interaction.

[0021] The logistics box 1 includes a front cover 23 and a rear cover 24; the front cover 23 and the rear cover 24 are fixedly connected by pressing a box shell 25 of the logistics box 1 between them, the front cover 23 has a hole corresponding to the hole groove 7, and the rear cover 24 is equipped with a box PCB 28; the host 2 includes a first shell 26 and a second shell 27.

[0022] The head of the host 2 is provided with a universal A-Receptacle type USB socket 10, and the GND metal contact of the USB socket 10 and the VCC metal contact 13 are electrically connected to the network and the power supply device 9; the hole groove 7 of the logistics box 1 is provided with a universal A-Plug type USB plug 11, and the USB plug 11 corresponds to the USB socket 10; the controller includes a first MCU, and the D+14 and D- metal contacts of the USB socket 10 are electrically connected to the communication IO port of the first MCU respectively; the logistics box 1 includes a second MCU arranged on the box PCB28, and the D+ and D- metal contacts of the USB plug 11 are electrically connected to the communication IO port of the second MCU respectively.

[0023] A main shaft 15 and a second locking rod 16 are also provided inside the main unit 2. The first locking rod 5 and the second locking rod 16 are symmetrically inserted into the main shaft 15 and can rotate around the main shaft 15. The second locking rod 16 is provided with a second locking buckle 17 symmetrical to the first locking buckle 6. A second locking position 18 corresponding to the second locking buckle 17 is also provided in the hole groove 7.

[0024] The electric mechanism has a variety of implementations. Any electric mechanism that can electrically push the first lock buckle 6 and the second lock buckle 17 into the first card position 8 and the second card position 18 to lock the logistics box 1, and can electrically disengage the first lock buckle 6 and the second lock buckle 17 from the first card position 8 and the second card position 18 to unlock the logistics box 1 is in line with the technical solution of the present invention. This embodiment preferably uses one of the electric mechanism technical solutions to illustrate the implementation of its technical principles, such as Figures 2 to 4 As shown, the electric mechanism is provided with a DC motor 18, a locking pin 19, a tension spring 20, and a reduction gear set 21. The DC motor 18 is dynamically connected to the reduction gear set 21, and the reduction gear set 21 is dynamically connected to the locking pin 19. One end of the tension spring 20 is connected to the first locking rod 5, and the other end is connected to the second locking rod 16. The locking pin 19 and the tension spring 20 link the first lock buckle 6 and the second lock buckle 17.

[0025] The logistics box 1 is also provided with an electric lock 22 for locking the lid of the logistics box 1, and the second MCU can control the electric lock 22 to unlock or lock.

[0026] The cloud server can communicate with the power supply device 9 through the network to connect to the first MCU to control the electric mechanism to unlock or lock, and when the logistics box 1 is locked in a fixed position 4, the cloud server can control the electric lock 22 to unlock through the communication connection between the first MCU and the second MCU so that the lid of the logistics box 1 can be opened, or control the electric lock 22 to lock and lock the lid of the logistics box 1.

[0027] Working principle and process of the technology of the present invention:

[0028] One end of the host 2 is inserted into the hole groove 7 of the logistics box 1, and the USB plug 11 is inserted into the USB socket 10 for connection. The electronic control system of the logistics box 1 obtains the power output from the networking and power supply device 9, and the first MCU and the second MCU establish wired communication to realize data interaction. The cloud server can obtain the arrival information of the logistics box 1, and the cloud server can control the electric mechanism through the first MCU to move the first lock buckle 6 and the second lock buckle 17 to the first card position 8 and the second card position 18 to form a locked state. The logistics box 1 is locked in the fixed position 4 to complete the express pre-dispatch. In this state where the logistics box 1 is locked in a fixed position and the user cannot handle the logistics box 1 In this case, the cloud server can control the electric lock 22 of the logistics box 1 to unlock through the wired communication established between the first MCU and the second MCU, so that the lid of the logistics box 1 can be opened by the user to take out the express items in the box and complete the unattended delivery. Alternatively, the user puts the express items into the logistics box 1, and the cloud server controls the electric lock 22 of the logistics box 1 to lock and tighten the lid of the logistics box 1 through the wired communication established between the first MCU and the second MCU, so as to achieve the purpose of unattended delivery. In this way, unattended logistics box sharing and recycling can be realized, that is, the fixed position 4 becomes an express delivery site and a logistics box recycling management site. On the other hand, the cloud server can also communicate with the power supply device 9 through the network to connect to the first MCU to control the action of the electric mechanism, so that the first lock buckle 6 and the second lock buckle 17 can be separated from the first clamping position 8 and the second clamping position 18 to be unlocked. In this state, the courier can pull the host 2 out of the logistics box 1, and the logistics box 1 enters the logistics transportation link in the power-off state.

[0029] Working principle of electric mechanism locking:

[0030] The host 2 is inserted into the hole 7 on the logistics box 1, and the first MCU receives the locking command and controls the connection of the positive power supply of the DC motor 18, and the DC motor 18 rotates forward. The reduction gear set 21 is used to reduce the speed and link the lock pin 19 to rotate forward. The two ends of the lock pin 19 are linked to the first locking rod 5 and the second locking rod 16 to rotate around the main shaft 15 and link the first lock buckle 4 and the second lock buckle 17 to enter the first clamping position 8 and the second clamping position 18 respectively. At the same time, the tension spring 20 is stretched, and the electric mechanism is in a locked state. The host 2 cannot be pulled out of the logistics box 1, that is, the logistics box 1 is locked in the fixed position 4.

[0031] Unlocking working principle of the electric mechanism: The first MCU receives the unlocking command and controls the reverse power supply of the DC motor 18, and the reverse rotation of the DC motor 18. The reduction gear set 21 decelerates the linkage lock pin 19 to rotate in the reverse direction. Under the restoring force of the tension spring 20, the first locking rod 5 and the second locking rod 16 rotate around the main shaft 15 and link the first lock buckle 4 and the second lock buckle 17 to disengage from the first clamping position 8 and the second clamping position 18 respectively. The tension spring 20 returns to its position, and the electric mechanism is in the unlocked state. The host 2 can be pulled out of the logistics box 1, that is, the logistics box 1 can be powered off and enter the transportation link.

[0032] According to the technical solution disclosed in the above-mentioned embodiment of the present invention, on the one hand, the embodiment of the present invention utilizes an electric mechanism to lock the logistics box in a fixed position, so as to achieve the purpose of unattended management of express delivery and logistics box recovery, and the system provides power for the express box, and establishes a communication connection with the express box electronic control system to realize indirect communication between the cloud server and the express box, so that the smart logistics box under cloud control does not need to carry a power supply, does not need to install an Internet communication module, simplifies the structure, and reduces the cost, bringing significant technical effects. Furthermore, inserting the lock control and realizing power supply and communication simultaneously improves the efficiency of express delivery.

[0033] According to the technical solution disclosed in the above-mentioned embodiment of the present invention, multiple logistics box controllers can form an intelligent express cabinet, and the unmanned express delivery and receiving stations composed of intelligent express cabinets can be spread across communities across the country, forming a huge container for storing intelligent logistics boxes and an express delivery and recycling network, so as to achieve nationwide recycling shared express boxes to replace disposable cartons, which will bring huge environmental benefits. At the same time, the technical solution disclosed in the embodiment of the present invention eliminates the need for express boxes to carry batteries and networking equipment, and the simplified structure reduces costs, making the cost of a single-cycle shared smart box lower than that of a disposable carton, which better promotes the promotion and application of shared express boxes in commercial applications. On the other hand, the logistics box controller disclosed in the embodiment of the present invention realizes cloud-based unlocking and unlocking control of the logistics box, and the cloud realizes unlocking and locking control of the electric lock of the logistics box cover through the controller, thereby not only realizing the automation of express delivery and sending, but also realizing that users can use the smart logistics box to send and receive express without handling the smart logistics box. When the user cannot obtain the logistics box, he can take out the express items in the logistics box or put the express items in the logistics box to send the items. The logistics box is locked and controlled by the cloud and will not be in an ownerless state, achieving the purpose of recycling and unattended logistics management. The technical solution disclosed in the embodiment of the present invention solves the problem of the last mile delivery in the current express delivery industry, and greatly changes the delivery and collection mode of couriers. Users can set up a micro logistics box controller station at their doorstep to automatically send and receive express, bringing a better online shopping experience, thereby generating huge social benefits.

Claims

1. A logistics box control system, comprising a logistics box and a controller, wherein the controller comprises a host and connecting components, and is characterized in that: One end of the connecting component is installed in a fixed position, and the other end is connected to the host. An electric mechanism and a first locking rod are provided inside the host, and the first locking rod is provided with a first lock buckle; the logistics box is provided with a hole slot, and a first clamping position corresponding to the first lock buckle is provided in the hole slot. When the host is inserted into the hole slot, the electric mechanism can fix the first lock buckle in the first clamping position to a locked state, or make the first lock buckle detach from the first clamping position to an unlocked state; The controller includes a first MCU and a first communication metal contact; the logistics box includes a second MCU, and a corresponding second communication metal contact is arranged in the hole slot. The host is inserted into the hole slot, and the first MCU and the second MCU are connected through the first communication metal contact and the second communication metal contact to establish wired communication to realize data interaction; the logistics box is also provided with an electric lock for locking the lid of the logistics box, and the second MCU can control the electric lock to unlock or lock.

2. The logistics box control system according to claim 1, characterized in that: A main shaft and a second locking rod are also provided inside the main unit. The first locking rod and the second locking rod are symmetrically inserted into the main shaft and rotate around the main shaft. The second locking rod is provided with a second locking buckle symmetrical to the first locking buckle, and a second locking position corresponding to the second locking buckle is also provided in the hole groove.

3. The logistics box control system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The controller includes a power supply; the host includes two first power metal contacts, and two corresponding second power metal contacts are arranged in the hole slot of the logistics box. The host is inserted into the hole slot, and the logistics box obtains the output power of the controller.

4. The logistics box control system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The controller also includes a networking device that can be communicatively connected to a cloud server. The cloud server can communicate with the first MCU through the networking device to control the electric mechanism to unlock or lock. Moreover, when the logistics box is locked in a fixed position, the cloud server can control the electric lock to unlock through the communication connection between the first MCU and the second MCU so that the lid of the logistics box can be opened, or control the electric lock to lock the lid of the logistics box.

5. The logistics box control system according to claim 2, characterized in that: The electric mechanism is provided with a DC motor, a locking pin, a tension spring, and a reduction gear group. The DC motor is dynamically connected to the reduction gear group, and the reduction gear group is dynamically connected to the locking pin. One end of the tension spring is connected to the first locking rod, and the other end is connected to the second locking rod. The locking pin and the tension spring link the first lock buckle and the second lock buckle.

6. The logistics box control system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The electric mechanism is provided with a first detection switch for detecting whether the first lock buckle or the second lock buckle is in an unlocked state, and the electric mechanism is provided with a second detection switch for detecting whether the first lock buckle or the second lock buckle is in a locked state.

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