A transfer platform, distribution system and distribution method

Abstract

The present application provides a transfer platform, a distribution system and a distribution method, wherein the transfer platform is arranged between the rooftop of the building where the user is located and the top floor of the building, and the transfer platform includes a docking platform, a distribution platform and a lifting assembly; the distribution platform is movably connected to the docking platform, and the distribution platform is fixed on the lifting assembly, wherein the docking platform provides a docking point for the distribution tool of the goods, and the lifting assembly moves between the rooftop of the building and the top floor of the building, and during the movement of the lifting assembly, the distribution platform switches between a first target position and a second target position; in the case of the first target position, the distribution platform is transported to the rooftop of the building with the lifting platform; in the case of the second target position, the distribution platform is transported to the top floor of the building with the lifting platform. In this way, the two-way transportation of goods can be completed through the transfer platform, and during the transportation process, it is not necessary to pass through the park where the user is located, which simplifies the distribution route and the distribution working environment.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The disclosed embodiments relate to the technical field of unmanned equipment, and in particular to a transfer platform, a distribution system, and a distribution method. Background Art

[0002] With the development of logistics technology, research on the cooperation between drones and unmanned vehicles for cargo delivery has gradually emerged, and life scenes that do not require human participation have gradually appeared in various places such as streets, communities, apartments, schools, and office buildings.

[0003] At present, in order to facilitate users to pick up goods, an automatic airport is usually set up in the park where the users are located. A drone carrying a cargo box lands above the automatic airport. An unmanned vehicle is set up inside the automatic airport. When the cargo box of the drone is unloaded on the automatic airport, the unmanned vehicle carries the cargo box and delivers it to the user.

[0004] However, since the automatic airport is set up on the ground where the user park is located, the drone's takeoff and landing process will cause great interference to nearby residents. In addition, the unmanned vehicle needs to work within the park, which makes the working environment of the unmanned vehicle more complicated, thereby reducing the efficiency of delivery. Summary of the invention

[0005] The embodiments of the present disclosure provide a transfer platform, a delivery system and a delivery method to at least solve the problems in the prior art of interference to users caused by drones during take-off and landing and low delivery efficiency caused by the complex working environment of unmanned vehicles.

[0006] In a first aspect, an embodiment of the present disclosure discloses a transfer platform, which is used to deliver goods to the user, and the transfer platform is arranged between the rooftop of the building where the user is located and the top floor of the building, and the transfer platform includes a docking platform, a delivery platform and a lifting assembly;

[0007] The delivery platform is movably connected to the docking platform, and the delivery platform is fixed on the lifting assembly, wherein the docking platform provides a docking point for the delivery tool of the goods, and the lifting assembly moves between the roof of the building and the top floor of the building, and during the movement of the lifting assembly, the delivery platform switches between the first target position and the second target position;

[0008] In the case of the first target location, the delivery platform is transported to the rooftop of the building along with the lifting platform;

[0009] In the case of the second target location, the delivery platform is transported to the top floor of the building along with the lifting platform.

[0010] Optionally, the lifting assembly includes two parallel rails, a first slider and a second slider;

[0011] The two parallel tracks are respectively provided with a first slide rail and a second slide rail;

[0012] The first slider and the second slider are respectively fixed on the delivery platform, the first slider is slidably connected to the first slide rail, the second slider is slidably connected to the second slide rail, and the first slider and the second slider slide between the first target position and the second target position.

[0013] Optionally, the transfer platform further includes a drive component;

[0014] The driving assembly drives the lifting assembly to switch between the first target position and the second target position.

[0015] Optionally, the docking platform includes a protective cover and a storage compartment;

[0016] The protective cover is movably connected to the mouth of the storage compartment, and the distribution platform is movably connected in the storage compartment.

[0017] Optionally, the transfer platform further includes a transmission component and a conveying platform;

[0018] The conveying platform is movably connected to the distribution platform through the transmission assembly, and the movement direction of the conveying platform is perpendicular to the movement direction of the distribution platform;

[0019] The transmission assembly drives the output platform to move to unload the goods from the distribution platform or transport the goods to the distribution platform.

[0020] Optionally, the transmission assembly is a gear rack structure;

[0021] The gear rack structure includes a gear and a rack, the rack is fixed on the distribution platform, the length direction of the rack is consistent with the movement direction of the output platform, the gear is arranged on the output platform, and the gear and the rack are meshed.

[0022] In a second aspect, an embodiment of the present disclosure discloses a distribution system, the distribution system comprising a flight control module, a smart car, a distribution box, and the transfer platform described in any one of the first aspects;

[0023] The docking platform included in the transfer platform is an automatic airport, and the automatic airport provides a docking point for the flight control module;

[0024] In the case of the first target location, the delivery platform is located on the rooftop of the building, and the flight control module unloads or takes away the delivery box from the delivery platform;

[0025] In the case of the second target location, the delivery platform is located on the top floor of the building, and the smart car unloads or takes away the delivery box from the delivery platform.

[0026] Optionally, the distribution system further includes a smart elevator;

[0027] The smart elevator is arranged in the building where the user is located, and the smart elevator is electrically connected to the smart car.

[0028] Optionally, the distribution system further includes a detection component and an alarm component;

[0029] The alarm component is electrically connected to the detection component, the detection component is arranged in the delivery box, and the detection component is used to detect the movement track of the delivery box;

[0030] When the movement trajectory of the delivery box deviates from the preset movement trajectory, the alarm component sends an alarm signal.

[0031] Optionally, the distribution system further includes an information scanning module;

[0032] The information scanning module is fixedly connected to the delivery box, and the information scanning module is used to scan the electronic payment information of the user.

[0033] Optionally, the distribution system also includes a scheduling platform, and the flight control module, the transfer platform and the smart car are all electrically connected to the scheduling platform, wherein the distribution platform is used to uniformly schedule the flight control module, the transfer platform and the smart car, and to receive feedback signals from the flight control module, the transfer platform and the smart car.

[0034] In a third aspect, an embodiment of the present disclosure discloses a delivery method, which is applied to the delivery system described in any one of the second aspects, wherein the delivery system includes a flight control module, a transfer platform, a smart car, and a delivery box, and the delivery method includes:

[0035] The transfer platform detects whether the delivery box is located in the storage compartment, and if so, the transfer platform transports the delivery box from the first target location to the second target location;

[0036] The transfer platform sends a transportation instruction, wherein the transportation instruction includes user location information;

[0037] The smart car receives the transport instruction, moves to the second target location, and sends a delivery instruction;

[0038] The transfer platform receives the delivery instruction and delivers the delivery box to the smart car;

[0039] The smart car transports the delivery box to the floor where the user is located based on the user's location information.

[0040] In a fourth aspect, an embodiment of the present disclosure discloses a delivery method, which is applied to the delivery system described in any one of the second aspects, wherein the delivery system includes a flight control module, a transfer platform, a smart car, and a delivery box, and the delivery method includes:

[0041] The smart car receives a delivery instruction, which includes user location information and transfer platform location information;

[0042] The smart car stores the goods that the user needs to deliver in the delivery box based on the user location information, and transports the delivery box to the second target location;

[0043] The smart car sends a delivery instruction;

[0044] The transfer platform stores the delivery box based on the received delivery instruction and transports the delivery box to the first target location.

[0045] In the disclosed embodiment, since the transfer platform is arranged between the rooftop of the building where the user is located and the top floor of the building, the transfer platform includes a docking platform, a distribution platform and a lifting assembly, the distribution platform is movably connected to the docking platform, and the distribution platform is fixed on the lifting assembly, wherein the docking platform provides a docking point for the distribution tool of the goods, the lifting assembly moves between the rooftop of the building and the top floor of the building, and during the movement of the lifting assembly, the distribution platform switches between the first target position and the second target position; in the case of the first target position, the distribution platform is transported to the rooftop of the building with the lifting platform, and in the case of the second target position, the distribution platform is transported to the top floor of the building with the lifting platform, so the transfer platform provided by the embodiment of the present invention can complete the two-way transportation of goods, that is, the goods can be transported to the user, and the goods can also be sent out from the user. And in the process of transportation, it is completed between the rooftop of the building where the user is located and the top floor of the building, and it is not necessary to pass through the park where the user is located, which simplifies the distribution route, simplifies the working environment of the distribution tool, and can improve the efficiency of distribution to a certain extent. At the same time, since the docking platform is arranged on the rooftop of the building of the user, the interference of the distribution tool to the user during the distribution process can be reduced.

[0046] The above description is only an overview of the technical solution of the present disclosure. In order to more clearly understand the technical means of the present disclosure, it can be implemented according to the contents of the specification. In order to make the above and other purposes, features and advantages of the present disclosure more obvious and easy to understand, the specific implementation methods of the present disclosure are listed below. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0047] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solution of the present disclosure, the drawings required for use in the description of the present disclosure will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are only some embodiments of the present disclosure. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying creative labor.

[0048] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the transfer platform provided in the embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0049] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of the structure of a distribution system provided in an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0050] Figure 3 is a flow chart of a first delivery method provided in an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0051] Figure 4 It is a flow chart of the second delivery method provided in the embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0052] Reference numerals:

[0053] 1-transfer platform; 2-building rooftop; 3-top floor of the building; 4-flight control module; 5-intelligent car; 6-delivery box; 7-intelligent elevator; 11-docking platform; 12-distribution platform; 13-lifting assembly; 111-protective cover; 112-storage compartment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0054] The technical solutions in the present disclosure will be described clearly and completely below in conjunction with the drawings in the present disclosure. Obviously, the described embodiments are part of the embodiments of the present disclosure, rather than all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present disclosure, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in the field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the present disclosure.

[0055] The following describes in detail a transfer platform, a distribution system and a distribution method provided by the present disclosure by listing several specific embodiments.

[0056] Reference Figure 1 , the embodiment of the present disclosure provides a transfer platform, which is used to distribute goods to users, such as Figure 1As shown, the transfer platform 1 is arranged between the building rooftop 2 where the user is located and the building top floor 3, and the transfer platform 1 includes a docking platform 11, a distribution platform 12 and a lifting assembly 13; the distribution platform 12 is movably connected to the docking platform 11, and the distribution platform 12 is fixed on the lifting assembly 13, wherein the docking platform 11 provides a docking point for the delivery tool of the goods, and the lifting assembly 13 moves between the building rooftop 2 and the building top floor 3, and during the movement of the lifting assembly 13, the distribution platform 12 switches between the first target position and the second target position; in the case of the first target position, the distribution platform 12 is transported to the building rooftop 2 with the lifting platform; in the case of the second target position, the distribution platform 12 is transported to the building top floor 3 with the lifting platform.

[0057] The transfer platform 1 provided in the embodiment of the present disclosure is used for transferring and transporting the goods to be collected or sent by the user. Figure 2 As shown, the transfer platform 1 provided in the embodiment of the present disclosure can be used in conjunction with a flight control module 4 for transporting goods and a delivery tool such as an intelligent car 5 for delivering goods. When the user collects the goods, the goods are directly delivered from the building rooftop 2 where the user is located to the building top floor 3 where the user is located, and then delivered to the user in conjunction with delivery equipment such as the intelligent car 5. When the user sends the goods, the goods delivered to the building top floor 3 by the intelligent car 5 are transported to the building rooftop 2 for delivery by the flight control module 4 and other delivery tools, thereby simplifying the path of goods delivery and the working environment of goods delivery, and improving the efficiency of delivery. It should be noted that the building top floor 3 in the embodiment of the present invention is the highest floor of the unit building where the user is located, that is, the highest floor of the unit building where the user is located. If the number of floors of the unit building where the user is located is 19, the building top floor 3 refers to the 19th floor, and the building rooftop 2 where the user is located is the rooftop at the top of the building where the user is located. The building rooftop 2 and the building top floor 3 are connected through the transfer platform 1.

[0058] In addition, the transfer platform 1 includes a docking platform 11, a delivery platform 12 and a lifting component 13. Among them, the docking platform 11 provides a docking point for the delivery tool of the goods. For example, if the delivery tool of the goods is a drone, the docking platform 11 is an automatic airport, which can be used for the drone to dock and take off. A sensing component can be set on the docking platform 11 to sense whether the delivery tool is docked. In one possible implementation method, a first contact point can be set at the bottom of the delivery tool, and a second contact point can be set on the docking platform 11. When the delivery tool is docked on the docking platform 11, the first contact point and the second contact point are in contact, thereby electrically connecting the delivery tool and the delivery platform 12. Since the delivery platform 12 is electrically connected to the control component, the delivery platform 12 can feedback a signal to the control component to prepare for unloading.

[0059] The distribution platform 12 is a platform for temporarily storing goods and completing the transportation of goods along with the lifting assembly 13. The distribution platform 12 is movably connected to the docking platform 11. A mounting hole can be set in the middle of the docking platform 11. The distribution platform 12 is accommodated in the mounting hole. The distribution platform 12 is fixedly connected to the lifting assembly 13. When the distribution platform 12 moves along with the lifting assembly 13, the distribution platform 12 and the mounting hole are movably connected. Specifically, when delivering goods to users, after the distribution tool arrives at the docking platform 11, the distribution tool can unload the goods on the distribution platform 12. Since the distribution platform 12 is fixedly connected to the lifting assembly 13, during the movement of the lifting assembly 13, the distribution platform 12 can follow the lifting assembly 13 from the building rooftop 2 to the building top floor 3. Or when sending goods to a user, after the user's goods arrive at the delivery platform 12, the delivery platform 12 is moved from the top floor 3 of the building to the rooftop 2 of the building along with the lifting assembly 13. When the delivery platform 12 and the docking platform 11 are located at the same horizontal plane, a signal can be sent to the delivery tool, and the delivery tool arrives at the docking platform 11 to complete the transfer of the goods.

[0060] Furthermore, the distribution platform 12 may include a base and a cargo platform, the base and the lifting assembly 13 are fixedly connected, the cargo platform and the base are slidably connected, a mechanical gripper and a driving member may be provided on the cargo platform, the driving member may be a crank slider structure, and the driving member may drive the card interface of the mechanical gripper to open and close. Specifically, when the goods are fixed on the cargo platform, the driving member drives the mechanical gripper to close, and the mechanical gripper limits the goods on the cargo platform. After the goods arrive at the designated position, the driving member drives the mechanical gripper to open, and the cargo platform slides out from the base to complete the unloading of the goods.

[0061] The lifting component 13 is a component for realizing the transportation of the distribution platform 12 between the rooftop 2 of the building and the top floor 3 of the building. During the movement of the lifting component 13, the distribution platform 12 switches between the first target position and the second target position. In the case of the first target position, the distribution platform 12 is transported to the rooftop 2 of the building with the lifting platform, and the goods that the user needs to send are transported from the top floor 3 of the building to the rooftop 2 of the building for delivery by delivery tools such as drones. In the case of the second target position, the distribution platform 12 is transported to the top floor 3 of the building with the lifting platform, and the goods to be collected by the user are transported from the rooftop 2 of the building to the top floor 3 of the building for delivery by delivery tools such as delivery carts. In this way, whether the goods are delivered to the user or the goods are sent out from the user, they are completed between the rooftop 2 of the building where the user is located and the top floor 3 of the building, and there is no need to pass through the park where the user is located, which simplifies the route of distribution, simplifies the working environment of the distribution tool, and can improve the efficiency of distribution to a certain extent. At the same time, since the docking platform 11 is set on the rooftop 2 of the user's building, the interference of the distribution tool on the user during the distribution process can be reduced.

[0062] It should be noted that the movement direction of the lifting assembly 13 is consistent with the extension direction of the floor, that is, the movement direction of the lifting assembly 13 is from the top floor to the bottom floor. When setting up the transfer platform 1, it is necessary to provide sufficient installation space for the lifting assembly 13 at the top floor 3 of the building, and complete the connection of the lifting assembly 13 at the rooftop 2 of the building. The setting of the transfer platform 1 must meet the requirements of no rain leakage, no fire hazards, and can meet the relevant building standards.

[0063] It can be seen from the above embodiments that in the embodiments of the present invention, since the transfer platform 1 is arranged between the building rooftop 2 where the user is located and the top floor 3 of the building, the transfer platform 1 includes a docking platform 11, a distribution platform 12 and a lifting assembly 13, and the distribution platform 12 is movably connected to the docking platform 11, and the distribution platform 12 is fixed on the lifting assembly 13, wherein the docking platform 11 provides a docking point for the delivery tool of the goods, and the lifting assembly 13 moves between the building rooftop 2 and the top floor 3 of the building. During the movement of the lifting assembly 13, the distribution platform 12 switches between the first target position and the second target position; in the case of the first target position, the distribution platform 12 is transported to the building rooftop 2 with the lifting platform, and in the case of the second target position, the distribution platform 12 is transported to the top floor 3 of the building with the lifting platform. Therefore, the transfer platform 1 provided by the embodiment of the present invention can complete the two-way transportation of goods, that is, the goods can be delivered to the user, and the goods can also be delivered from the user. In addition, during the delivery process, the delivery is completed between the building rooftop 2 where the user is located and the building top floor 3, without passing through the user's park, which simplifies the delivery route and the working environment of the delivery tool, and can improve the delivery efficiency to a certain extent. At the same time, since the docking platform 11 is set on the building rooftop 2 of the user, the interference of the delivery tool to the user during the delivery process can be reduced.

[0064] Optionally, the lifting assembly 13 includes two parallel tracks, a first slider and a second slider; the two parallel tracks are respectively provided with a first slider and a second slider; the first slider and the second slider are respectively fixed on the distribution platform 12, the first slider is slidably connected to the first slider, the second slider is slidably connected to the second slider, and the first slider and the second slider slide between the first target position and the second target position.

[0065] Specifically, the length direction of the track is consistent with the extension direction of the floor, that is, the length direction of the track is consistent with the direction from the top floor to the bottom floor of the floor. When the first slider slides in the first slide rail and the second slider slides in the second slide rail, the first slider and the second slider move in the direction from the building roof 2 to the building top floor 3, or move in the direction from the building top floor 3 to the building roof 2. Since the first slider and the second slider are respectively fixed on the distribution platform 12, when the first slider slides in the first slide rail and the second slider slides in the second slide rail, the distribution platform 12 also moves with the sliding of the first slider and the second slider, so that the goods can move between the building top floor 3 and the building roof 2, thereby realizing the two-way delivery of goods.

[0066] Optionally, the transfer platform 1 further includes a driving component, which drives the lifting component 13 to switch between the first target position and the second target position.

[0067] It should be noted that, in one possible implementation, the driving assembly may be a driving cylinder, the first slider, the second slider and the cylinder rod of the cylinder are fixedly connected, and the first slider slides in the first slide rail and the second slider slides in the second slide rail through the extension and retraction of the cylinder rod, thereby realizing accurate switching of the lifting assembly 13 between the first target position and the second target position. In another possible implementation, the driving assembly may be a driving motor, and the driving motor may be connected in cooperation with a lead screw, the first slider, the second slider and the lead screw are fixedly connected, and the first slider slides in the first slide rail and the second slider slides in the second slide rail through the extension and retraction of the lead screw, thereby realizing accurate switching of the lifting assembly 13 between the first target position and the second target position.

[0068] Optionally, the docking platform 11 includes a protective cover 111 and a cargo hold 112 ; the protective cover 111 is movably connected to the mouth of the cargo hold 112 , and the distribution platform 12 is movably connected in the cargo hold 112 .

[0069] Specifically, taking the delivery tool as an example, when the drone carries the goods to the docking platform 11, the drone can send a signal to the docking platform 11. After receiving the signal sent by the drone, the docking platform 11 opens the protective cover 111 and gives the drone a feedback signal. The drone unloads the goods into the storage compartment 112, so that the goods are fixed on the delivery platform 12, thereby achieving accurate delivery of the goods.

[0070] Optionally, the transfer platform 1 also includes a transmission component and a conveying platform; the conveying platform is movably connected to the distribution platform 12 through the transmission component, and the movement direction of the conveying platform is perpendicular to the movement direction of the distribution platform 12; the transmission component drives the output platform to move to unload the goods from the distribution platform 12 or transport the goods to the distribution platform 12.

[0071] Specifically, the goods can be fixed on the output platform. When unloading, the output platform is extended along the length direction of the distribution platform 12 through the transmission mechanism, so that the goods and the distribution platform 12 are separated, so that the goods can be unloaded with the support of mechanical grasping, suction cups and other grasping tools. When collecting the goods on the distribution platform 12, the output platform is extended along the length direction of the distribution platform 12 through the transmission mechanism. After the goods are placed on the output platform by mechanical grasping, suction cups and other grasping tools, the output platform is retracted to the distribution platform 12 along the length direction of the distribution platform 12 through the transmission mechanism, so that the goods are placed on the distribution platform 12, and then the goods are transported from the top floor 3 of the building to the rooftop 2 of the building through the lifting component 13 to complete the shipment of the goods. In this way, through the cooperation of the above-mentioned transmission mechanism and the output platform, the goods can be transferred without human operation, further improving the efficiency of cargo transportation.

[0072] Optionally, the transmission motor assembly is a gear rack structure; the gear rack structure includes a gear and a rack, the rack is fixed on the distribution platform 12, the length direction of the rack is consistent with the movement direction of the output platform, the gear is set on the output platform, and the gear and the rack are meshed.

[0073] Specifically, the gear can be connected to the output shaft of the driving motor, and the gear can be driven to rotate by the motor, so that the gear can move along the length direction of the rack. Since the rack is arranged in the movement direction of the output platform, the output platform can move along the length direction of the distribution platform 12 during the rotation of the gear, so as to realize the unloading of goods from the distribution platform 12 or the transportation of goods to the distribution platform 12.

[0074] It can be seen from the above embodiments that in the embodiments of the present invention, since the transfer platform 1 is arranged between the building rooftop 2 where the user is located and the top floor 3 of the building, the transfer platform 1 includes a docking platform 11, a distribution platform 12 and a lifting assembly 13, and the distribution platform 12 is movably connected to the docking platform 11, and the distribution platform 12 is fixed on the lifting assembly 13, wherein the docking platform 11 provides a docking point for the delivery tool of the goods, and the lifting assembly 13 moves between the building rooftop 2 and the top floor 3 of the building. During the movement of the lifting assembly 13, the distribution platform 12 switches between the first target position and the second target position; in the case of the first target position, the distribution platform 12 is transported to the building rooftop 2 with the lifting platform, and in the case of the second target position, the distribution platform 12 is transported to the top floor 3 of the building with the lifting platform. Therefore, the transfer platform 1 provided by the embodiment of the present invention can complete the two-way transportation of goods, that is, the goods can be delivered to the user, and the goods can also be delivered from the user. In addition, during the delivery process, the delivery is completed between the building rooftop 2 where the user is located and the building top floor 3, without passing through the user's park, which simplifies the delivery route and the working environment of the delivery tool, and can improve the delivery efficiency to a certain extent. At the same time, since the docking platform 11 is set on the building rooftop 2 of the user, the interference of the delivery tool to the user during the delivery process can be reduced.

[0075] Reference Figure 2 The embodiment of the present disclosure provides a distribution system, which includes a flight control module 4, an intelligent vehicle 5, a distribution box 6 and a transfer platform 1 of any of the above embodiments; the transfer platform 1 includes a docking platform 11 which is an automatic airport, and the automatic airport provides a docking point for the flight control module 4, and the distribution platform 12 switches between a first target position and a second target position; in the case of the first target position, the distribution platform 12 is located on the rooftop 2 of the building, and the flight control module 4 unloads or takes away the distribution box 6 from the distribution platform 12; in the case of the second target position, the distribution platform 12 is located on the top floor 3 of the building, and the intelligent vehicle 5 unloads or takes away the distribution box 6 from the distribution platform 12.

[0076] Among them, the flight control module 4 can be a multi-rotor drone, with visual precision landing and loading functions, and the flight control module 4 can be connected to the external control device through the mainboard, so the flight control module 4 can be controlled by the external control device to take off and land. In addition, the flight control module 4 can be provided with an automatic mechanical hand grasping or an automatic cargo warehouse and other devices for loading or unloading the delivery box 6. The flight control module 4 should also include a positioning component and a camera module, etc., through which the flight trajectory of the flight control module 4 can be fed back, and the environment before and after landing or taking off can be fed back through the camera module. The smart car 5 is a delivery tool that carries the delivery box 6 and completes autonomous delivery in the building where the user is located, and has functions such as path planning, autonomous obstacle avoidance, interaction with the elevator and taking the elevator, autonomous charging, and reporting of work status information. When the goods are transported from the top floor 3 of the building to the floor where the user is located or from the floor where the user is located to the top floor 3 of the building, accurate delivery can be completed by the smart car 5. The delivery box 6 is a carrier for transporting goods, and the size of the delivery box 6 is compatible with the flight control module 4 and the smart car 5. In this way, when delivering goods to the user, the flight control first docks on the docking platform 11, and then the delivery box 6 loaded with goods is placed on the delivery platform 12, and then the delivery platform 12 transports the delivery box 6 from the building roof 2 to the top floor 3 of the building through the lifting component 13, and then the delivery box 6 is placed on the smart car 5 through the grasping mechanism such as the suction cup and the manipulator, and the smart car 5 transports the delivery box 6 to the floor where the user is located. When sending goods to the user, the user first places the goods to be sent in the delivery box 6, and then the smart car 5 transports the delivery box 6 to the top floor 3 of the building, and the delivery platform 12 transports the delivery box 6 from the top floor 3 of the building to the building roof 2 through the lifting component 13. After the delivery box 6 arrives at the building roof 2, the flight control module 4 transports the delivery box 6 to the designated location to complete the shipment of the goods.

[0077] It can be seen that the distribution system provided by the embodiment of the present invention can complete the two-way delivery of goods, that is, the goods can be delivered to the user, and the goods can also be delivered from the user. In addition, during the delivery process, it is completed between the building rooftop 2 where the user is located and the top floor 3 of the building, and there is no need to pass through the park where the user is located, which simplifies the delivery route and the working environment of the delivery tool, and can improve the efficiency of delivery to a certain extent. At the same time, the docking platform 11 is set on the building rooftop 2 of the user, which can reduce the interference of the delivery tool on the user during the delivery process.

[0078] Optionally, the distribution system further includes an intelligent elevator 7; the intelligent elevator 7 is arranged in the building where the user is located, and the intelligent elevator 7 and the intelligent car 5 are electrically connected.

[0079] It should be noted that, compared with ordinary elevators, the smart elevator 7 has a wireless communication component, which is connected to the smart car 5 for communication. The smart car 5 sends a signal to the smart elevator 7, and then transports the smart car 5 to the target floor. This allows the goods to be transferred between floors without making large-scale modifications to the original floor facilities, thereby achieving fully automatic delivery.

[0080] Optionally, the distribution system also includes a detection component and an alarm component; the alarm component and the detection component are electrically connected, the detection component is arranged in the delivery box 6, and the detection component is used to detect the movement trajectory of the delivery box 6; when the movement trajectory of the delivery box 6 deviates from the preset movement trajectory, the alarm component sends an alarm signal.

[0081] Specifically, in order to accurately locate the movement trajectory of the delivery box 6 and prevent the delivery box 6 from being lost, a detection component can be set on the delivery box 6. The detection component can be a positioning chip, etc., and the alarm component can include a wireless communication device or a signal transmitting device. When the detection component detects that the movement trajectory of the delivery box 6 deviates from the preset movement trajectory, a signal can be sent to the background control device through the wireless communication device or the signal transmitting device to prevent the loss of goods and further enhance the safety of the distribution system.

[0082] Optionally, the distribution system further includes an information scanning module; the information scanning module is fixedly connected to the distribution box 6, and the information scanning module is used to scan the user's electronic payment information.

[0083] Specifically, as the application of electronic payment by mobile terminals becomes more and more widespread, an information scanning module can also be fixed on the surface of the delivery box 6. The information scanning module can be a photoelectric sensor such as a smart camera or a barcode recognition device. The information scanning module is used to scan and verify the consumer's payment barcode, QR code and other electronic payment information, thereby providing consumers with a more convenient payment method.

[0084] Optionally, the distribution system also includes a scheduling platform, and the flight control module 4, the transfer platform 1 and the smart car 5 are all electrically connected to the scheduling platform, wherein the distribution platform 12 is used to uniformly schedule the flight control module 4, the transfer platform 1 and the smart car 5, and to receive feedback signals from the flight control module 4, the transfer platform 1 and the smart car 5.

[0085] Specifically, the dispatching platform can be implemented by hardware, software, firmware, middleware, microcode or a combination thereof. For hardware implementation, the processing unit can be implemented in one or more application-specific integrated circuits (ASIC), digital signal processors (DSP), digital signal processing devices (DSPD), programmable logic devices (PLD), field-programmable gate arrays (FPGA), general-purpose processors, controllers, microcontrollers, microprocessors, and is used to receive feedback signals from the flight control module 4, the transfer platform 1 and the smart car 5, so that the control module, the transfer platform 1 and the smart car 5 can be uniformly dispatched and managed, thereby making the entire distribution process smoother and more compact.

[0086] Reference Figure 3 The embodiment of the present disclosure provides a distribution method, which is applied to the distribution system of any of the above embodiments. The distribution system includes a flight control module 4, a transfer platform 1, a smart car 5 and a distribution box 6. The distribution method includes:

[0087] Step 301: The transfer platform 1 detects whether the delivery box 6 is located in the storage compartment 112. If so, the transfer platform 1 transports the delivery box 6 from the first target location to the second target location.

[0088] It should be noted that the storage compartment 112 is a space for storing goods on the docking platform 11 included in the transfer platform 1. When the transfer platform 1 detects that the delivery box 6 is located in the storage compartment 112, it means that the goods have arrived at the rooftop 2 of the building where the user is located, and the delivery box 6 is transported from the first target position to the second target position through the transfer platform. Among them, the first target position is the rooftop 2 of the building where the user is located, that is, the rooftop at the top of the building where the household is located, and the second target position is the top floor 3 of the building, that is, the highest floor of the unit building where the user is located. In the process of the transfer platform 1 transporting the delivery box 6 from the first target position to the second target position, the delivery box 6 can be transported from the first target position to the second target position through the lifting component 13. In this way, the goods can be directly transported from the rooftop 2 of the building where the user is located to the top floor 3 of the building, and then there is no need to pass through the park where the user is located, which simplifies the distribution route, simplifies the working environment of the distribution tool, and can improve the distribution efficiency to a certain extent.

[0089] It should also be noted that before the transfer platform 1 detects whether the delivery box 6 is in place, it also includes: the flight control module 4 sends a landing instruction to the transfer platform 1; the transfer platform 1 receives the landing instruction, opens the protective cover 111, leaks the cargo compartment 112, and sends a delivery instruction to the flight control module 4; the flight control module 4 responds to the delivery instruction and delivers the delivery box 6 to the cargo compartment 112. In this way, the flight control module 4 can accurately deliver the goods to the cargo compartment 112. In addition, the flight control module 4 can dock on the docking platform 11 included in the transfer platform 1, so the interference of the flight control module 4 to the user during takeoff and landing can be reduced.

[0090] In addition, the distribution system also includes a dispatching platform. Before the flight control module 4 sends a landing instruction to the transfer platform 1, it also includes: the dispatching platform sends a route instruction, the route instruction is used to instruct the flight control module 4 to navigate to the navigation trajectory of the building where the user is located, and the flight control module 4 flies to the rooftop of the building where the user is located based on the received route instruction. In this way, the flight control module 4 can fly according to the predetermined navigation trajectory, and then the flight control module 4 can arrive at the top floor 3 of the building where the user is located on time, thereby further improving the distribution efficiency.

[0091] Step 302: Transfer platform 1 sends a transportation instruction, which includes user location information.

[0092] It should be noted that the transport instruction may be an instruction including notification information and user information. The notification information is for notifying the smart car 5 that there is a package to be transported, and the user information includes the floor information where the user is located, that is, the location information of the user.

[0093] Step 303: the smart car 5 receives the transport instruction, moves to the second target location, and sends a delivery instruction.

[0094] After receiving the transport instruction, the smart car 5 moves to the top floor 3 of the building, that is, moves to the second target location, and then sends a transport instruction to the transfer platform 1, wherein the transport instruction is an instruction for indicating that the smart car 5 has arrived at the designated location and is ready to receive the delivery box 6.

[0095] Step 304: The transfer platform 1 receives the delivery instruction and delivers the delivery box 6 to the smart car 5.

[0096] After the transfer platform 1 receives the transport instruction sent by the smart cart 5, the delivery goods are delivered to the smart cart 5 through the transmission components and conveying platform included in the above-mentioned distribution system, and the delivery box 6 is prepared to be transported to the user's floor.

[0097] Step 305: The smart car 5 transports the delivery box 6 to the floor where the user is located based on the user's location information.

[0098] It should be noted that the distribution system also includes an intelligent elevator 7, and the intelligent car 5 transports the distribution box 6 to the user, including: the intelligent car 5 sends the current location information to the intelligent elevator 7, and the current location information is used to indicate the current floor of the intelligent car 5; the intelligent elevator 7 moves to the floor where the intelligent car 5 is located based on the received current location information, opens the elevator door, and sends an entry instruction to the intelligent car 5; the intelligent car 5 receives the entry instruction, moves into the intelligent elevator 7, and sends the user location information to the intelligent elevator 7, and the user location information is used to indicate the floor where the user is located; the intelligent elevator 7 moves to the floor where the user is located based on the received user location information, opens the elevator door, and sends a departure instruction; the intelligent car 5 receives the departure instruction, leaves the intelligent elevator 7, and sends the pickup information to the user's terminal to notify the user to pick up the item. In this way, the goods can be accurately delivered to the user through the intelligent car 5, thereby improving the automation of the entire distribution process and further ensuring the timeliness of distribution.

[0099] It should also be noted that the smart car 5 sends the current position information to the smart elevator 7, including: the smart car 5 detects the current weight of the delivery box 6; the smart car 5 sends the current position information to the smart elevator 7 when the current weight is greater than or equal to the preset weight, wherein the preset weight is determined based on the weight of the goods stored in the delivery box 6. In this way, it is possible to detect whether there are goods in the delivery box 6 in the above manner, avoid empty transportation of the smart car 5, and thus ensure the efficiency of distribution.

[0100] It can be seen from the above embodiments that in the distribution method provided in the embodiments of the present invention, the transfer platform 1 detects whether the distribution box 6 is located in the storage compartment 112. If so, the transfer platform 1 transports the distribution box 6 from the first target location to the second target location, and the transfer platform 1 sends a transportation instruction, which includes the user's location information. After that, the smart car 5 receives the transportation instruction, moves to the second target location, and sends a delivery instruction. The transfer platform 1 receives the delivery instruction and delivers the distribution box 6 to the smart car 5. The smart car 5 transports the distribution box 6 to the floor where the user is located based on the user's location information. In this way, in the process of delivering goods to the user, through the above-mentioned distribution method, the goods can be directly transported from the rooftop of the user's floor to the user's floor without passing through the user's park, which simplifies the distribution route and simplifies the working environment of the distribution tool, which can improve the efficiency of distribution to a certain extent.

[0101] Reference Figure 4 The embodiment of the present disclosure provides a distribution method, which is applied to the distribution system of any of the above embodiments. The distribution system includes a flight control module 4, a transfer platform 1, an intelligent vehicle 5 and a distribution box 6. The distribution method includes:

[0102] Step 401: the smart car 5 receives a delivery instruction, which includes the user's location information and the transfer platform 1 location information.

[0103] It should be noted that the user can send delivery instructions to the smart car 5 through electronic devices, such as sending information to the scheduling platform through mobile terminals such as mobile phones, and the scheduling platform sends delivery instructions to the smart car 5, and then the smart car 5 responds based on the received delivery instructions.

[0104] Step 402: the smart car 5 stores the goods that the user needs to deliver in the delivery box 6 based on the user's location information, and transports the delivery box 6 to the second target location.

[0105] It should be noted that after the smart car 5 receives the receiving instruction sent by the delivery platform 12, it moves to the user's floor based on the user's location information indicated by the receiving instruction, and then stores the goods that the user needs to deliver in the delivery box 6, and then transports the goods stored in the delivery box 6 to the location of the transfer platform 1 based on the location information of the transfer platform 1 indicated by the receiving instruction.

[0106] In addition, before the smart car 5 delivers the delivery box 6 to the second target location, it should also include: the smart car 5 detects the current weight of the delivery box 6; when the current weight is greater than or equal to the preset weight, the smart car 5 delivers the goods stored in the delivery box 6 to the location of the transfer platform 1 based on the location information of the transfer platform 1 indicated by the receiving instruction, wherein the preset weight is determined based on the weight of the goods stored in the delivery box 6. In this way, it is possible to detect whether there are goods in the delivery box 6 in the above manner, so as to avoid the smart car 5 having moved before the user has placed the goods on the smart car 5, thereby ensuring the efficiency of distribution and facilitating the user to send goods.

[0107] It should also be noted that the process of transporting the delivery box 6 to the second target location may also include: the smart car 5 sends the current location information to the smart elevator 7, and the current location information is used to indicate the current floor of the smart car 5; the smart elevator 7 moves to the floor where the smart car 5 is located based on the received current location information, opens the elevator door, and sends an entry instruction to the smart car 5; the smart car 5 receives the entry instruction, moves into the smart elevator 7, and sends the transfer platform 1 location information to the smart elevator 7, and the transfer platform 1 location information is used to indicate the floor where the transfer platform 1 is located; the smart elevator 7 moves to the floor where the transfer platform 1 is located based on the received transfer platform 1 location information, opens the elevator door, and sends a departure instruction; the smart car 5 receives the departure instruction, leaves the smart elevator 7 and moves to the second target location. In this way, through the interaction between the smart car 5 and the smart elevator 7, the movement of the smart car 5 can be achieved with the help of the elevator of the building where the user is located, thereby further accelerating the efficiency of distribution and saving the cost of distribution.

[0108] Step 403: the smart car 5 sends a delivery instruction.

[0109] After the smart car 5 arrives at the transfer platform 1, the smart car 5 sends a delivery instruction to the transfer platform 1 to prompt the transfer platform 1 to prepare for delivery.

[0110] Step 404: The transfer platform 1 stores the delivery box 6 based on the received delivery instruction, and transports the delivery box 6 to the first target location.

[0111] It should be noted that after the delivery box 6 is transported to the first target location, a pickup instruction is sent to the flight control module 4, and the pickup instruction is used to indicate the location of the transfer platform 1; the flight control module 4 stores the delivery box 6 in the cabin based on the received pickup instruction, and the scheduling platform sends a route instruction, and the route instruction is used to indicate the navigation trajectory of the flight control module 4 to the location of the unloading point; the flight control module 4 flies to the unloading point based on the received route instruction. In this way, the flight control module 4 can navigate according to the predetermined navigation trajectory, and then the flight control module 4 can arrive at the unloading point on time, thereby further improving the distribution efficiency and accuracy.

[0112] It can be seen from the above embodiments that in the distribution method provided in the embodiments of the present invention, the smart car 5 receives a delivery instruction, which includes the user's location information and the transfer platform 1 location information. The smart car 5 stores the goods that the user needs to deliver in the delivery box 6 based on the user's location information, and transports the delivery box 6 to the second target location. The smart car 5 sends a delivery instruction, and the transfer platform 1 stores the delivery box 6 based on the received delivery instruction, and transports the delivery box 6 to the first target location. In this way, in the process of the user sending the goods, through the above-mentioned distribution method, the goods can be directly sent from the floor where the user is located through the building rooftop 2, without passing through the park where the user is located, which simplifies the distribution route, simplifies the working environment of the distribution tool, and can improve the efficiency of distribution to a certain extent.

[0113] In the description provided herein, a large number of specific details are described. However, it is understood that embodiments of the present invention can be practiced without these specific details. In some instances, well-known methods, structures and techniques are not shown in detail so as not to obscure the understanding of this description.

[0114] Similarly, it should be understood that in order to streamline the present disclosure and aid in understanding one or more of the various inventive aspects, in the above description of exemplary embodiments of the present invention, various features of the present invention are sometimes grouped together into a single embodiment, figure, or description thereof. However, this disclosed method should not be interpreted as reflecting the intention that the claimed invention requires more features than those expressly recited in each claim. Rather, as reflected in the claims, inventive aspects lie in less than all of the features of the individual embodiments previously disclosed. Therefore, the claims that follow the detailed description are hereby expressly incorporated into the detailed description, with each claim itself serving as a separate embodiment of the present invention.

[0115] Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the modules in the devices in the embodiments may be adaptively changed and arranged in one or more devices different from the embodiments. The modules or units or components in the embodiments may be combined into one module or unit or component, and in addition they may be divided into a plurality of submodules or subunits or subcomponents. Except that at least some of such features and / or processes or units are mutually exclusive, all features disclosed in this specification (including the accompanying claims, abstracts and drawings) and all processes or units of any method or device disclosed in this manner may be combined in any combination. Unless otherwise expressly stated, each feature disclosed in this specification (including the accompanying claims, abstracts and drawings) may be replaced by an alternative feature providing the same, equivalent or similar purpose.

[0116] In addition, those skilled in the art will appreciate that, although some embodiments described herein include certain features included in other embodiments but not other features, the combination of features of different embodiments is meant to be within the scope of the present invention and form different embodiments. For example, in the claims, any one of the claimed embodiments may be used in any combination.

[0117] The various component embodiments of the present invention can be implemented in hardware, or in software modules running on one or more processors, or in a combination thereof. It should be understood by those skilled in the art that a microprocessor or digital signal processor (DSP) can be used in practice to implement some or all functions of some or all components in the commodity providing scheme according to an embodiment of the present invention. The present invention can also be implemented as a device or apparatus program (e.g., computer program and computer program product) for executing part or all of the methods described herein. Such a program implementing the present invention can be stored on a computer-readable medium, or can have the form of one or more signals. Such a signal can be downloaded from an Internet website, or provided on a carrier signal, or provided in any other form.

[0118] It should be noted that the above embodiments illustrate the present invention rather than limit it, and that those skilled in the art may devise alternative embodiments without departing from the scope of the appended claims. In the claims, any reference symbol between brackets shall not be construed as a limitation on the claims. The word "comprising" does not exclude the presence of elements or steps not listed in the claims. The word "one" or "an" preceding an element does not exclude the presence of a plurality of such elements. The present invention may be implemented by means of hardware comprising a number of different elements and by means of a suitably programmed computer. In a unit claim enumerating a number of devices, several of these devices may be embodied by the same hardware item. The use of the words first, second, and third, etc., does not indicate any order. These words may be interpreted as names.

[0119] Those skilled in the art can clearly understand that, for the convenience and brevity of description, the specific working processes of the systems, devices and units described above can refer to the corresponding processes in the aforementioned method embodiments and will not be repeated here.

[0120] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

[0121] The above is only a specific implementation of the present application, but the protection scope of the present application is not limited thereto. Any person skilled in the art who is familiar with the present technical field can easily think of changes or substitutions within the technical scope disclosed in the present application, which should be included in the protection scope of the present application. Therefore, the protection scope of the present application should be based on the protection scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A distribution system, characterized in that: The distribution system includes a flight control module, a smart car, a distribution box, a transfer platform and a smart elevator; The transfer platform is used to deliver goods to users. The transfer platform is arranged between the rooftop of the building where the users are located and the top floor of the building. The transfer platform includes a docking platform, a delivery platform and a lifting assembly. The delivery platform is movably connected to the docking platform, and the delivery platform is fixed to the lifting assembly, and the lifting assembly moves between the roof of the building and the top floor of the building; during the movement of the lifting assembly, the delivery platform switches between the first target position and the second target position; The docking platform is an automatic airport, and the automatic airport provides a docking point for the flight control module; In the case of the first target location, the delivery platform is located on the rooftop of the building, and the flight control module unloads or takes away the delivery box from the delivery platform; In the case of the second target location, the delivery platform is located on the top floor of the building, and the smart car unloads or takes the delivery box from the delivery platform; The smart elevator is arranged in the building where the user is located, the smart elevator is electrically connected to the smart car, and the smart elevator receives a signal sent by the smart car to transport the smart car to a target floor.

2. The distribution system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The distribution system also includes a detection component and an alarm component; The alarm component is electrically connected to the detection component, the detection component is arranged in the delivery box, and the detection component is used to detect the movement track of the delivery box; When the movement trajectory of the delivery box deviates from the preset movement trajectory, the alarm component sends an alarm signal.

3. The distribution system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The distribution system also includes an information scanning module; The information scanning module is fixedly connected to the delivery box, and the information scanning module is used to scan the electronic payment information of the user.

4. The distribution system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The distribution system also includes a scheduling platform, and the flight control module, the transfer platform and the smart car are all electrically connected to the scheduling platform, wherein the distribution platform is used to uniformly schedule the flight control module, the transfer platform and the smart car, and to receive feedback signals from the flight control module, the transfer platform and the smart car.

5. The distribution system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lifting assembly comprises two parallel rails, a first slider and a second slider; The two parallel rails are respectively provided with a first slide rail and a second slide rail; The first slider and the second slider are respectively fixed on the delivery platform, the first slider is slidably connected to the first slide rail, the second slider is slidably connected to the second slide rail, and the first slider and the second slider slide between the first target position and the second target position.

6. The distribution system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The transfer platform also includes a drive assembly; The driving assembly drives the lifting assembly to switch between the first target position and the second target position.

7. The distribution system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The docking platform includes a protective cover and a storage compartment; The protective cover is movably connected to the mouth of the storage compartment, and the distribution platform is movably connected in the storage compartment.

8. The distribution system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The transfer platform also includes a transmission component and a conveying platform; The conveying platform is movably connected to the distribution platform through the transmission assembly, and the movement direction of the conveying platform is perpendicular to the movement direction of the distribution platform; The transmission assembly drives the conveying platform to move so as to unload the goods from the distribution platform or transport the goods to the distribution platform.

9. The distribution system according to claim 8, characterized in that: The transmission assembly is a gear rack structure; The gear rack structure includes a gear and a rack, the rack is fixed on the distribution platform, the length direction of the rack is consistent with the movement direction of the conveying platform, the gear is arranged on the conveying platform, and the gear and the rack are meshed.

10. A distribution method, applied to the distribution system according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the distribution system comprises a flight control module, a transfer platform, an intelligent vehicle and a distribution box, characterized in that: The delivery methods include: The transfer platform detects whether the delivery box is located in the storage compartment, and if so, the transfer platform transports the delivery box from the first target location to the second target location; The transfer platform sends a transportation instruction, wherein the transportation instruction includes user location information; The smart car receives the transport instruction, moves to the second target location, and sends a delivery instruction; The transfer platform receives the delivery instruction and delivers the delivery box to the smart car; The smart car transports the delivery box to the floor where the user is located based on the user's location information.

11. A distribution method, applied to the distribution system according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the distribution system comprises a flight control module, a transfer platform, an intelligent vehicle and a distribution box, characterized in that: The delivery methods include: The smart car receives a delivery instruction, which includes user location information and transfer platform location information; The smart car stores the goods that the user needs to deliver in the delivery box based on the user location information, and transports the delivery box to a second target location; The smart car sends a delivery instruction; The transfer platform stores the delivery box based on the received delivery instruction and transports the delivery box to the first target location.

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