UAV logistics cabinet

By designing drone logistics cabinets and using automation and robotic arm structures, the convenience and efficiency of drone storage and retrieval of goods are solved, automated logistics operations are realized, and labor costs are reduced.

CN111776790BActive Publication Date: 2025-02-07FUYANG WANXING TRAFFIC ENG
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202010729188.9
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2020-07-27
Publication Date
2025-02-07
Estimated Expiration
2040-07-27

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Technical Problem

The existing logistics industry is difficult to effectively solve the convenience and efficiency of drone storage and withdrawal of goods, especially in terms of automation and manual interaction.

Method used

Design a drone logistics cabinet, including a top platform, a cargo platform, an inventory platform, a lift, a bottom platform, a pickup platform and a pickup device, through wireless charging module, automatic opening and closing door, telescopic arm and robotic arm structure, to realize Automatic inventory and pick-up operations of drones.

Benefits of technology

It realizes automated inventory and pick-up of drones, improves the efficiency and convenience of logistics operations, reduces labor costs, and supports multi-layer inventory and peak pick-up needs.

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Abstract

A drone logistics cabinet includes a top platform, a cargo platform, a storage platform, a lifter, a bottom platform, a pickup platform, and a pickup device. The top platform is a platform with a passage and an automatic opening and closing door in the middle and wireless charging modules around it. A passage is provided in the middle of the storage platform to accommodate the up and down lifting of the cargo platform. The storage platform is surrounded by cargo storage devices, and a bottom platform is provided at the bottom of the lifter; a pickup platform and a pickup device are provided on the bottom platform. The present invention is both a transfer station for drone logistics transportation (charging can be performed, and drones can store and retrieve goods), and an intelligent logistics cabinet with integrated storage and pickup functions. The drone logistics cabinet can add multiple storage layers to increase a large amount of cargo storage space, and multiple pickup devices can also be provided at the bottom to meet peak pickup needs. Ultimately, labor costs are greatly reduced.
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Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to a drone logistics cabinet. Background Art

[0002] With the development of science and technology, drones are applied to various fields. Especially in the logistics industry, they greatly solve the problem of manpower. Therefore, it is urgent to solve the problem of logistics cabinets for storing and retrieving goods. Summary of the invention

[0003] The present invention provides a convenient and fast drone logistics cabinet which can automatically store goods for drones and provide goods for people to pick up.

[0004] The present invention is realized through the following technical scheme: a drone logistics cabinet, whose main technical feature is that it includes a top platform, a cargo platform, a storage platform, a lift, a bottom platform, a picking platform, and a picker. The top platform is a platform with a passage and an automatic opening and closing door in the middle and wireless charging modules around it. The passage accommodates the up and down lifting of the cargo platform. The cargo platform is movably connected to the lift. Several storage platforms are horizontally fixed in the middle section of the cargo platform. A passage is provided in the middle of the storage platform to accommodate the up and down lifting of the cargo platform. Cargo storage is provided around the storage platform, and a bottom platform is provided at the bottom of the lift; a picking platform and a picker are provided above the bottom platform, a passage is provided in the middle of the picking platform to accommodate the up and down lifting of the cargo platform, cargo storage and automatic delivery ports are provided around the picking platform, a picker is provided below the picking platform, and the picker is a telescopic device with a picking platform, and a picking window is provided on the picking platform.

[0005] The cargo storage is provided with upper and lower clamping arms, the clamping arms are fixed on the telescopic arms, and the telescopic arms are connected to the telescopic device, that is, the mechanical arm structure.

[0006] The inventory platform is provided with a positioning module, a circuit module and a track.

[0007] The top platform is a circular platform.

[0008] There are 4 wireless charging modules around the top platform.

[0009] The present invention is not only a transfer station for drone logistics transportation (it can be charged and drones can store and retrieve goods), but also an intelligent logistics cabinet with integrated storage and retrieval functions. The drone logistics cabinet can add multiple storage layers to increase a large amount of cargo storage space, and multiple retrieval devices can be set at the bottom to meet peak retrieval needs. Ultimately, labor costs are greatly reduced. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0010] Figure 1 It is a stereogram of the present invention;

[0011] Figure 2It is a front view of the present invention;

[0012] Figure 3 It is the side view of the analytical diagram from the top transport to the cargo layer;

[0013] Figure 4 It is a plan view of the top transport to cargo layer analysis diagram;

[0014] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the inventory platform and the pickup platform;

[0015] Figure 6 It is a schematic diagram of the structure in the top closed state;

[0016] Figure 7 It is a schematic diagram of the top side structure;

[0017] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the structure viewed from the top;

[0018] Fig. 9 This is a schematic diagram of the cargo storage structure. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0019] like Figure 1-Figure 9 As shown, the drone logistics container is mainly composed of a top platform 1, a storage platform 2, a lift 3, a bottom platform 4, a pickup platform 5, a pickup device 6, and a cargo platform 3-1.

[0020] The UAV logistics cabinet includes a top platform 1, a cargo platform 3-1, a storage platform 2, a lift 3, a bottom platform 4, a pickup platform 5, and a pickup device 6. The top platform is a platform with a passage 1-3 and an automatic opening and closing door 1-2 in the middle and wireless charging modules 1-1 around it. The passage accommodates the cargo platform 3-1 to rise and fall. The cargo platform is movably connected to the lift 3. The storage platform 2 is horizontally fixed in the middle section of the cargo platform. A passage for accommodating the cargo platform 3-1 to rise and fall is provided in the middle of the storage platform. Cargo storage 2-1 is provided around the storage platform. A bottom platform 4 is provided at the bottom of the lift; a pickup platform 5 and a pickup device 6 are provided on the bottom platform. A passage for accommodating the cargo platform 3-1 to rise and fall is provided in the middle of the pickup platform. Cargo storage 5-1 and automatic delivery ports 5-2 are provided around the pickup platform. A pickup device 6 is provided below the pickup platform. The pickup device is a telescopic device 6-2 with a pickup platform 6-1 provided on it, and a pickup window 6-3 is provided on the pickup platform.

[0021] The cargo storage 2-1, 5-1 is provided with upper and lower clamping arms 2-3, which are fixed on the telescopic arm 2-2, and the telescopic arm is connected to the telescope 2-1, i.e., the mechanical arm structure. The inventory platform is provided with a positioning module, a circuit module and a track; the top platform is a circular platform; and four wireless charging modules are provided around the top platform.

[0022] Drone delivery working process:

[0023] The drone carrying goods is arranged through the cloud platform and flies to the top platform 1 of the designated drone logistics container. The drone logistics container raises the cargo platform 3-1 to the top platform 1 according to the platform signal. At this time, the automatic opening and closing door 1-2 opens, and the drone stops at the cargo platform 3-1 to automatically unload the goods. If the drone battery is less than 75% at this time, the drone flies to the wireless charging module 1-1 in the top platform 1 for wireless charging.

[0024] Logistics cabinet inventory:

[0025] The lifter 3 controls the cargo platform 3-1 to descend and deliver the cargo to the inventory platform 2. At the same time, the automatic opening and closing door 1-2 is closed. When the cargo reaches the inventory platform 2 and is parallel to the bottom platform of the inventory platform, the telescopic device 2-1 extends. When the cargo reaches the cargo, the telescopic arm 2-2 controls the clamping arm 2-3 to clamp the cargo. The telescopic device 2-1 retracts and places the cargo on the designated bottom platform of the inventory platform 2-2. The bottom platform 2-2 of the inventory platform is equipped with a positioning module and a circuit module to facilitate the grabbing and placement of the cargo. The outer shell of the platform 2-3 is equipped with a circuit module and a track to improve the comprehensive use efficiency of the inventory platform 2. The inventory platform 2 can be loaded with multiple layers, depending on the specific amount of cargo.

[0026] Pick up goods from the logistics cabinet:

[0027] When someone wants to pick up the goods, the person who picks up the goods goes to the designated drone logistics cabinet to pick up the goods through the APP. The lifter 3 controls the cargo platform 3-1 to be parallel to the inventory platform 2, and the telescopic arm 2-1 extends. When it reaches the goods, the telescopic arm 2-2 controls the clamping arm 2-3 to clamp the goods, and the telescopic arm 2-1 retracts to place the goods on the cargo platform 3-1. At this time, the telescopic arm 2-1 controls the clamping arm 2-2 to release, and the telescopic arm 2-1 retracts to the original position of the cargo storage 2-1. The lifter 3 controls the cargo platform 3-1 to reach the pickup platform 5, and the cargo storage 5-1 of the pickup platform 5 (the same as the cargo storage 2-1) clamps the cargo from the cargo platform 3-1 to the automatic delivery port 5-2. After reaching the designated position, the automatic delivery port 5-2 opens, and the telescopic device 6-2 controls the pickup platform 6-1 to the automatic delivery port 5-2. At this time, the cargo storage 5-1 is released to place the cargo on the pickup platform 6-1. At this time, the telescopic device 6-2 controls the pickup platform 6-1 to the pickup window 6-3. At this time, the pickup window 6-3 opens and the pickup is completed. After the pickup, the pickup window 6-3 closes.

Claims

1. A drone logistics cabinet, characterized in that It includes a top platform, a cargo platform, a storage platform, a lift, a bottom platform, a pickup platform, and a pickup device. The top platform is a platform with a passage and an automatic opening and closing door in the middle and wireless charging modules around it. The passage accommodates the up and down lifting of the cargo platform, the cargo platform is movably connected to the lift, a number of storage platforms are horizontally fixed on the middle section of the cargo platform, a passage is arranged in the middle of the storage platform to accommodate the up and down lifting of the cargo platform, cargo storage devices are arranged around the storage platform, and a bottom platform is arranged at the bottom of the lift; a pickup platform and a pickup device are arranged above the bottom platform, a passage is arranged in the middle of the pickup platform to accommodate the up and down lifting of the cargo platform, cargo storage devices and automatic delivery ports are arranged around the pickup platform, a pickup device is arranged below the pickup platform, the pickup device is a telescopic device with a pickup platform, and a pickup window is arranged on the pickup platform; the cargo storage device is provided with upper and lower clamping arms, the clamping arms are fixed on the telescopic arms, and the telescopic arms are connected to the telescopic devices; a positioning module, a circuit module and a track are arranged on the storage platform; the storage platform is multi-layered.

2. The drone logistics cabinet according to claim 1, characterized in that The top platform is a circular platform.

3. The drone logistics cabinet according to claim 1, characterized in that There are 4 wireless charging modules around the top platform.

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