A cableway shuttle robot logistics box assembly

By designing the box hanging mechanism and in-place monitor in the cableway shuttle robot, the automatic mounting and unloading of the logistics box is realized, solving the problems of low manual loading and unloading efficiency and major safety hazards in the existing technology, and improving the degree of automation and safety .

CN112849977BActive Publication Date: 2025-02-18GUANGDONG INTELLIGENCE LOGISTICS CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202011645198.0
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2020-12-31
Publication Date
2025-02-18
Estimated Expiration
2040-12-31

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Technical Problem

The existing cableway shuttle robot loading and unloading logistics boxes mainly rely on manual labor, with low efficiency, high safety risks and low automation.

Method used

A cableway shuttle robot logistics box assembly is designed, using a box hanging mechanism and an in-place monitor, which drives the hook swing through electric parts, and uses an in-place monitor to monitor the swing of the hook to realize automatic mounting and unloading of the logistics box.

Benefits of technology

It realizes high efficiency and automated loading and unloading of logistics boxes, reduces safety risks of manual operations, and improves the degree of automation.

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Abstract

The present invention discloses a cableway shuttle robot logistics box assembly, which includes a control box and a logistics box; the control box is provided with a box hanging mechanism, the box hanging mechanism includes a hook, the logistics box is provided with a hanging buckle component, the hook and the hanging buckle component are detachably connected; the control box also includes a controller and an electric component, the controller is connected to the electric component, the electric component is connected to the hook, the controller drives the electric component to drive the hook to swing outward or inward; the box hanging mechanism also includes an in-place monitor, the in-place monitor is connected to the controller, and is used to monitor the outward or inward swing of the hook and send an outward or inward swinging in-place signal to the controller, and the controller controls the electric component to stop moving according to the in-place signal. Through this technical solution, the hook and the hanging buckle component of the logistics box can be automatically engaged and separated, and the operation is simple and fast, time-saving and labor-saving, and safe and reliable.
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Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to the technical field of cableway transportation equipment, and in particular to a cableway shuttle robot logistics box assembly. Background Art

[0002] Although traditional logistics transportation using vehicles, ships, airplanes and other means of transportation has been widely used, it still has problems such as slow transportation speed, high time cost, high energy consumption, and high personnel dispatch cost. In addition, due to the setting of various logistics points, the transportation range of traditional logistics transportation is limited. For example, remote areas such as rural or mountainous areas may not be able to be transported.

[0003] The Smart Transport Express is a system that sets up steel cables at low altitude. The cloud system controls shuttle robots to move on the cableway to transport goods. Different from traditional cable cars pulled by cables, the shuttle robots have their own power supply to drive and carry logistics boxes on the steel cables. It is a new type of logistics and transportation technology with a new type of intelligent, lightweight, automated transportation system. It has the advantages of low investment, fast construction, low operating cost, easy connection, less resource occupation, and the ability to remain operational in bad weather.

[0004] The shuttle robot loads and unloads the logistics box through the control box and the box hanging mechanism. The loading and unloading of the logistics box enables different logistics boxes to transport different goods, and facilitates logistics loading, sorting and other tasks. The separation of the shuttle robot and the logistics box can make the cableway logistics system of Zhiyun Express more flexible and fast, and can adapt to the current small-batch, multi-batch and low-cost modern logistics transportation methods.

[0005] At present, shuttle robots mainly load and unload logistics boxes manually, which is time-consuming and labor-intensive. They cannot operate in large quantities within a limited time and have low efficiency. There are also certain safety hazards when operators are loading and unloading. In addition, the reliability of manual fixing is insufficient and the degree of automation is very low. Summary of the invention

[0006] In order to overcome the deficiencies of the prior art, the technical problem solved by the present invention is to provide a time-saving, labor-saving, safe and reliable automated cableway shuttle robot logistics box assembly.

[0007] In order to solve the above technical problems, the technical solutions adopted by the present invention are specifically as follows:

[0008] A cableway shuttle robot logistics box assembly, comprising a control box and a logistics box; the control box is provided with a box hanging mechanism, the box hanging mechanism comprises a hook, the logistics box is provided with a hanging buckle component, the hook is detachably connected to the hanging buckle component;

[0009] The control box also includes a controller and an electric component, the controller is connected to the electric component, the electric component is connected to the hook, and the controller drives the electric component to drive the hook to swing; the hanging box mechanism also includes an in-place monitor, the in-place monitor is connected to the controller, and is used to monitor the swing of the hook and send a corresponding swing-in-place signal to the controller, and the controller controls the movement of the electric component according to the swing-in-place signal.

[0010] To achieve the purpose of the present invention, the inventors have implemented the following technical improvements, which are respectively reflected in the mounting and unmounting processes:

[0011] During the process of mounting the logistics box, the hook of the control box and the hook component of the logistics box cooperate with each other to achieve the buckle. In this process, the drive of the hook is realized by the electric part. Usually, the control box is on the top and the logistics box is on the bottom. The hook component is set on the top of the logistics box and the hook is set on the bottom of the control box. Then, the in-place monitor monitors the position of the hook and sends a swing in-place signal to the controller.

[0012] During the unloading process of the logistics box, when the logistics box is to be unloaded, the logistics box is pushed up by external force, and the controller controls the control box to descend. At this time, the hook mouth of the hook is disengaged. At this time, the electric part drives the hook to swing outward or inward. The specific swinging direction depends on whether the opening of the hook is set to be inward or outward. When the in-place monitor detects that the hook is swung into place, the external force is removed and gravity is used to descend. The hook component of the logistics box is disengaged from the hook, and the unloading of the logistics box is completed.

[0013] It should be noted that, in actual specific implementations, the electric component can be a component that can provide electric drive, such as a motor, an electric telescopic rod, and an electromagnet.

[0014] It should be noted that the hook can swing in multiple directions, inwards, outwards, or in other directions depending on the need to cooperate with the hook component.

[0015] It should be noted that the controller controls the movement of the electric component according to the swing-to-position signal, which includes controlling the movement and stop of the electric component, such as fine movement position adjustment and stop.

[0016] It should be noted that the in-place monitor can measure one or more distance values, thereby sending out a corresponding swing-in-place signal, and the number of measured distance values ​​can be selected according to the number and position of the in-place monitors set.

[0017] Preferably, the box hanging mechanism further comprises a spring and a support plate, two ends of the spring are respectively connected to the support plate and the hook, and the in-place monitor is located on the support plate.

[0018] It should be noted that, as a more preferred implementation, a combined technical solution of mechanical swing can be added on the basis of the above-mentioned electric swing method, that is, the hook is driven to swing by the elastic force of the spring in some links, and the swing of the hook is driven by the electric power of the electric part in some links, and one end of the spring can be connected to both the inner side and the outer side of the hook.

[0019] More preferably, the hook is provided with a guiding slope, and the hook component is forced to move in contact with the guiding slope, or the hook is forced to cause the guiding slope to move in contact with the hook component.

[0020] Furthermore, the top of the guiding slope extends toward the hook slot opening of the hook, which can prevent the hook buckle component from slipping out of the hook slot upward, making the engagement between the hook and the hook buckle component more stable.

[0021] It should be noted that, during the process of mounting the logistics box, as a further improved solution, a guiding slope is provided on the hook. When the hook component is forced to move upward or the hook is forced to move downward, the hook component contacts the guiding slope, and the guiding force of the guiding slope can be used to overcome the force of tightening the hook to push the hook outward, making the guidance in this process smoother. In addition, the guiding force generated by the guiding slope will cause the spring to accumulate force and compress. When the guiding slope loses its guiding force, the compressed spring will pop back to its original position, and the hook will be quickly put in place.

[0022] Preferably, the electric component drives the hook to swing through a connecting mechanism; the connecting mechanism includes a first connecting shaft and a connecting rod plate; the driving component of the electric component is fixedly connected to the first connecting shaft and can drive the first connecting shaft to rotate; the first connecting shaft is movably connected to the connecting rod plate and can drive the connecting rod plate to perform cycloidal motion; the hook is connected to the connecting rod plate.

[0023] It should be noted that the inventor has further provided a connecting mechanism in which an electric part drives the hook to move; the connecting mechanism utilizes a first connecting shaft to drive the connecting plate to perform cycloidal motion, thereby driving the hook to swing outward or inward. The connecting mechanism is simple but can meet the swinging requirements, and has the beneficial effects of low cost and easy installation.

[0024] More preferably, the box hanging mechanism further includes a second connecting shaft; the connecting shaft is fixed to the support plate; the hook is movably mounted on the second connecting shaft and fixedly connected to the connecting rod plate.

[0025] It should be noted that the support plate is used as a base plate of the box hanging mechanism, and the hook is movably mounted on the second connecting shaft and fixed to the connecting rod plate, so that it can swing effectively.

[0026] Furthermore, the hook includes a first hook and a second hook; the connecting rod plate includes a first connecting rod plate and a second connecting rod plate; the first connecting rod plate and the second connecting rod plate are movably connected; the first connecting rod plate and the second connecting rod plate respectively drive the first hook and the second hook to swing.

[0027] It should be noted that, as a preferred embodiment, two hooks can be provided on the box hanging mechanism. As a further preferred embodiment, the first hook and the second hook are symmetrically provided; accordingly, the connecting rod plate also includes a first connecting rod plate and a second connecting rod plate. Through this technical solution, the force can be more balanced and the logistics box can be fixed more stably.

[0028] Further preferably, the in-place monitor includes a first in-place monitor and a second in-place monitor; the first in-place monitor and the second in-place monitor are used to monitor the swing of the first hook and the second hook respectively. The hook can have a variety of structures, two common examples are the inner hook (inner hook) and the outer hook (outer hook), which are specifically described in the following embodiments.

[0029] It should be noted that the first in-place monitor and the second in-place monitor can be set corresponding to the two hooks, and the first in-place monitor and the second in-place monitor have their functions when the logistics box is mounted or unloaded. When the hook is an inner hook and the logistics box is mounted, after the hook groove of the hook is buckled into the buckle component, the first in-place monitor and the second in-place monitor can respectively monitor the swinging position of the first hook and the second hook and send the swinging position signal to the controller to control the electric part to stop moving, the hook and the buckle component are buckled, and the mounting of the logistics box is completed; when the hook is an outer hook and the logistics box is unloaded, after the hook is detached from the buckle component, the first in-place monitor and the second in-place monitor can respectively monitor the swinging position of the first hook and the second hook and send the swinging position signal to the controller to control the electric part to stop moving, the logistics box removes the external force and uses gravity to descend or the control box is forced to rise, so that the buckle component of the logistics box is detached from the hook, and the unloading of the logistics box is completed.

[0030] Specifically, during the monitoring process, when the first and second hooks swing inward or outward, the first in-position monitor detects that the distance between it and the first hook reaches a preset distance value. At the same time, the second in-position monitor detects that the distance between it and the second hook reaches a preset distance value. Both the first in-position monitor and the second in-position monitor send inward or outward swinging position signals to the controller, and the controller controls the motor to stop rotating according to the inward or outward swinging position signals.

[0031] Further preferably, the in-place monitor further comprises a third in-place monitor; the third in-place monitor is used to monitor the swinging condition of the connecting rod plate.

[0032] It should be noted that the third in-position monitor is used to monitor that when the distance between it and the connecting rod plate reaches a preset distance value, it sends an outward or inward swing in-position signal to the controller to control the motor to stop rotating.

[0033] More specifically, the first and second in-place monitors monitor the first and second hooks in the same direction, such as swinging inward or outward, while the third in-place monitor is opposite to the first and second in-place monitors. For example, the first and second in-place monitors monitor the hook swinging inward, while the third in-place monitor monitors the hook swinging outward by monitoring the swinging of the connecting rod plate. By using three monitors to monitor the hook and the connecting rod plate respectively, the positions of the related components can be determined more accurately, achieving better positioning.

[0034] In some specific embodiments, the presence detector may be a metal proximity switch.

[0035] Furthermore, the hook component is provided with a limiting space, and the hook is hooked in the limiting space after contacting the hook component, which can prevent the hook from moving left and right after engaging the hook component, thereby achieving better positioning.

[0036] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0037] 1. The cableway shuttle robot logistics box assembly of the present invention can achieve high efficiency and automation in the process of loading and unloading the logistics box through the structure of the box hanging mechanism and the in-place monitor;

[0038] 2. The cableway shuttle robot logistics box assembly of the present invention has a guiding slope on the hook, and the guiding force of the guiding slope can be used to overcome the force of tightening the hook to push the hook outward, making the guidance in this process smoother;

[0039] 3. The cableway shuttle robot logistics box assembly of the present invention further provides a connection mechanism for a motor-driven hook movement, which has the beneficial effects of low cost and easy installation;

[0040] 4. The cableway shuttle robot logistics box assembly of the present invention can achieve precise positioning between the hook and the hook buckle component during the loading and unloading of the logistics box by monitoring the inward or outward swinging status of the hook through the first in-place monitor and the second in-place monitor and monitoring the outward or inward swinging status of the hook through the third in-place monitor, thereby avoiding safety accidents caused by inaccurate positioning between the hook and the hook buckle component.

[0041] The above description is only an overview of the technical solution of the present invention. In order to more clearly understand the technical means of the present invention, it can be implemented in accordance with the contents of the specification. In order to make the above and other purposes, features and advantages of the present invention more obvious and easy to understand, the following specifically cites a preferred embodiment and describes it in detail with the accompanying drawings as follows. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0042] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of a preferred embodiment of the cableway shuttle robot logistics box assembly of the present invention;

[0043] Figure 2 It is a structural schematic diagram of a preferred implementation mode of the box hanging mechanism in the logistics box assembly of the cableway shuttle robot of the present invention;

[0044] Figure 3 for Figure 2 Schematic diagram of the planar structure of some components of the box hanging mechanism;

[0045] Figure 4 It is a structural schematic diagram of another preferred embodiment of the hook of the logistics box assembly of the cableway shuttle robot of the present invention;

[0046] Among them, 1. control box; 2. logistics box; 21. hook component; 3. box hanging mechanism; 31. support plate; 321. first hook; 322. second hook; 331. second connecting shaft a; 332. second connecting shaft b; 333. first connecting shaft; 341. first connecting rod plate; 342. second connecting rod plate; 35. motor; 361. first spring; 362. second spring; 371. first in-place monitor; 372. second in-place monitor; 373. third in-place monitor; a. guide ramp. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0047] In order to further explain the technical means and effects adopted by the present invention to achieve the predetermined invention purpose, the specific implementation methods, structures, features and effects of the present invention are described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and preferred embodiments:

[0048] Example 1

[0049] See also Figure 1, is a structural schematic diagram of a preferred embodiment of a shuttle logistics box assembly of the present invention, which includes a control box 1 and a logistics box 2, the control box 1 is provided with a box hanging mechanism 3 and is detachably connected to the logistics box 2 through the box hanging mechanism 3; the box hanging mechanism 3 includes a hook 31, and the hook is an inner hook (i.e., a hook with a hook groove opening facing inward); the logistics box 2 is provided with a hook component 21; the electric part is a motor 35; when it is necessary to mount the logistics box 2, the controller receives a signal to control the motor 35 to drive the hook to swing outward, and within a preset time (such as any time between 0 and 5 minutes), the hook component 21 of the logistics box 2 is placed in a horizontal position higher than the hook groove opening end of the hook under the action of external force, and then the controller controls the motor 35 to drive the hook to swing inward, at this time, the in-place monitor monitors the inward swing of the hook and sends an in-place swing signal to the controller, and the controller controls the motor 35 to stop moving according to the in-place swing signal, at this time the hook is hooked into the hook component 21, and the external force is removed at the same time.

[0050] When the logistics box 2 needs to be unloaded, the controller receives a signal, and within a preset time (such as any time between 0 and 5 minutes), under the action of external force, the hook component 21 of the logistics box 2 is placed in a horizontal position higher than the open end of the hook groove of the hook, or the hook component 21 of the logistics box 2 is disengaged from the hook groove of the hook without the action of external force. There is no restriction on how the hook component 21 of the logistics box 2 disengages from the hook groove of the hook. Then, the controller drives the motor 35 to drive the hook to swing outward. At this time, the in-position monitor monitors the outward swinging of the hook and sends a signal of outward swinging in place to the controller. The controller controls the motor 35 to stop moving according to the outward swinging in place signal, and removes the external force to unload the logistics box 2.

[0051] Example 2

[0052] This embodiment is a variation of the embodiment 1, that is, the hook is set as an external hook (i.e., a hook with a hook groove opening outward). For the style of the external hook, please refer to Figure 4 , the remaining components and setting methods are the same as those in Example 1. Under this setting, when the logistics box 2 needs to be mounted, the controller receives a signal to make the motor 35 drive the hook to swing inward, and within a preset time (such as any time between 0 and 5 minutes), the hook component 21 of the logistics box 2 is placed in a horizontal position higher than the hook slot opening end of the hook under the action of external force. After the preset time, the controller drives the motor 35 to swing outward again, and the in-place monitor monitors the outward swing of the hook and sends a signal of outward swinging in place to the controller. The controller controls the motor 35 to stop moving according to the signal of outward swinging in place, and the hook is hooked into the hook at this time, and the external force is removed at the same time.

[0053] When the logistics box 2 needs to be unloaded, the controller receives a signal, and within a preset time (such as any time between 0 and 5 minutes), under the action of external force, the hook component 21 of the logistics box 2 is placed in a horizontal position higher than the open end of the hook groove of the hook, or the hook component 21 of the logistics box 2 is disengaged from the hook groove of the hook without the action of external force. There is no restriction on how the hook component 21 of the logistics box 2 disengages from the hook groove of the hook. After the preset time, the controller drives the motor 35 to drive the hook to swing inward, and the in-position monitor monitors the inward swing of the hook and sends a signal of inward swinging to the controller. The controller controls the motor 35 to stop moving according to the in-position signal, and removes the external force to unload the logistics box 2.

[0054] Example 3

[0055] See also Figure 2 It is a structural schematic diagram of a preferred embodiment of the box hanging mechanism 3 in the shuttle logistics box assembly of the present invention, and a planar structural schematic diagram, in which:

[0056] The second connecting shaft a 331 and the second connecting shaft b 332 are installed and fixed on the support plate 31, and the hook includes a first hook 321 and a second hook 322; the first hook 321 and the second hook 322 are respectively installed on the corresponding second connecting shaft a 331 and the second connecting shaft b 332 by rotation or movement, and are respectively fixedly connected to the first connecting rod plate 341 and the second connecting rod plate 342; the first connecting rod plate 341 and the second connecting rod plate 342 are movably connected; the motor 35 is installed on the positioning mounting plate 351 through the motor mounting plate, and the motor 35 drives its movable parts to be fixedly connected with the first connecting shaft 333; in the embodiment where the motor is used as the electric part, in some commonly used occasions, the first connecting shaft 333 can be realized by a crankshaft. The first connecting shaft 333 is movably connected to the first connecting rod plate 341 or the second connecting rod plate 342; when the motor 35 drives the first connecting shaft 333 to rotate, the first connecting shaft 333 drives the connecting rod plate to make a cycloidal motion at a certain angle, thereby driving the first hook 321 and the second hook 322 to swing outwards to overcome the action of the spring; one end of the spring is fixed to the inner side or the outer side of the hook, Figure 2One end of the middle spring is fixed to the inner side of the hook, and the other end of the spring is fixed to the support plate 31; the spring includes a first spring 361 and a second spring 362, wherein the first spring 361 and the second spring 362 are respectively used to restrain the first hook 321 and the second hook 322 and swing them inwards. The in-place monitor is located on the support plate 31, and includes a first in-place monitor 371 and a second in-place monitor 372. During the monitoring process, when the first hook 321 and the second hook 322 swing, the first in-place monitor 371 detects that the distance between it and the first hook 321 reaches a preset distance value, and at the same time, the second in-place monitor 372 detects that the distance between it and the second hook 322 reaches a preset distance value, and the first in-place monitor 371 and the second in-place monitor 372 both send swing-in-place signals to the controller, and the controller controls the motor 35 to stop rotating according to the swing-in-place signals.

[0057] In this embodiment, the first hook 321 and the second hook 322 are both inner hooks. When the logistics box 2 needs to be mounted, the controller receives a signal to drive the motor 35 to drive the hook to swing outward through the first connecting shaft 333. The two ends of the spring are respectively connected to the hook and the support plate 31. The spring is stretched. Within a preset time (such as any time between 0 and 5 minutes), the hook component 21 of the logistics box 2 is placed in a horizontal position higher than the opening end of the hook groove of the hook under the action of external force. After the preset time, the controller controls the motor 35 to stop moving, and the spring contracts to make the hook swing inward. The in-place monitor monitors the inward swing of the hook and sends an in-place swing signal to the controller. If the controller does not receive an in-place swing signal within another preset time (such as any time between 0 and 5 minutes), the drive motor 35 drives the hook to swing inward through the first connecting shaft 333 until it receives an in-place swing signal and then controls the motor 35 to stop moving. At this time, the hook is hooked into the hook component 21 and the external force is removed at the same time.

[0058] When the logistics box 2 needs to be unloaded, the controller receives a signal, and within a preset time (such as any time between 0 and 5 minutes), under the action of external force, the hook component 21 of the logistics box 2 is placed in a horizontal position higher than the open end of the hook groove of the hook, or the hook component 21 of the logistics box 2 is disengaged from the hook groove of the hook without the action of external force. There is no restriction on how the hook component 21 of the logistics box 2 disengages from the hook groove of the hook. After the preset time, the controller drives the motor 35 to drive the hook to swing outward through the first connecting shaft 333. The in-position monitor monitors the outward swinging of the hook and sends a signal of outward swinging in position to the controller. The controller controls the motor 35 to stop moving according to the outward swinging in position signal, and removes the external force to unload the logistics box 2.

[0059] Example 4

[0060] This embodiment is a variation of the embodiment 3, that is, the hook is set as an external hook (i.e., a hook with a hook groove opening outward), and the remaining components and setting methods are the same as those of the embodiment 3. Under this setting, when the logistics box 2 needs to be mounted, the controller receives a signal to drive the motor 35 to drive the hook to swing inward through the first connecting shaft 333, and the two ends of the spring are respectively connected to the hook and the support plate 31, and the spring is compressed. Within a preset time (such as any time between 0 and 5 minutes), under the action of external force, the hook component 21 of the logistics box 2 is placed in a horizontal position higher than the hook groove opening end of the hook. After the preset time, the controller controls the motor 35 to stop moving, and the spring stretches to make the hook swing outward. The in-place monitor monitors the outward swing of the hook and sends an outward swing in-place signal to the controller. If the controller does not receive an outward swing in-place signal within another preset time, the driving motor 35 drives the hook to swing outward through the first connecting shaft 333 until the outward swing in-place signal is received and the motor 35 is controlled to stop moving. At this time, the hook is hooked into the hook component 21, and the external force is removed at the same time.

[0061] When the logistics box 2 needs to be unloaded, the controller receives a signal, and within a preset time (such as any time between 0 and 5 minutes), under the action of external force, the hook component 21 of the logistics box 2 is placed in a horizontal position higher than the open end of the hook groove of the hook, or the hook component 21 of the logistics box 2 is disengaged from the hook groove of the hook without the action of external force. There is no restriction on how the hook component 21 of the logistics box 2 disengages from the hook groove of the hook. After the preset time, the controller drives the motor 35 to drive the hook to swing inward through the first connecting shaft 333. The in-position monitor monitors the inward swing of the hook and sends a signal of inward swinging to the controller. The controller controls the motor 35 to stop moving according to the in-position signal, and removes the external force to unload the logistics box 2.

[0062] Example 5

[0063] This embodiment is a further preferred implementation based on the above-mentioned embodiment 3. In this embodiment, the first hook 321 and the second hook 322 are both provided with a guiding slope a, and the guiding slope extends inward from bottom to top, and the hook component 21 moves in contact along the guiding slope.

[0064] When the logistics box 2 needs to be mounted, the hook component 21 of the logistics box 2 is moved along the guiding slope under the action of external force to drive the hook to swing outward, and the two ends of the spring are respectively connected to the hook and the support plate 31. The spring is stretched, and the hook component 21 is placed in a horizontal position higher than the open end of the hook groove of the hook and the external force is removed, so that the hook component 21 falls into the hook groove of the hook. The spring contracts to make the hook swing inward, and the in-position monitor monitors the inward swinging of the hook and sends an inward swinging position signal to the controller. If the controller does not receive the inward swinging position signal within the preset time (such as any time between 0 and 5 minutes), the driving motor 35 drives the hook to swing inward through the first connecting shaft 333 until the inward swinging position signal is received and the motor 35 is controlled to stop moving.

[0065] When the logistics box 2 needs to be unloaded, the controller receives a signal, and within another preset time (such as any time between 0 and 5 minutes), the hook component 21 of the logistics box 2 is placed in a horizontal position higher than the open end of the hook groove of the hook under the action of external force, or the hook component 21 of the logistics box 2 is disengaged from the hook groove of the hook without the action of external force. There is no restriction on how the hook component 21 of the logistics box 2 disengages from the hook groove of the hook. After the preset time, the controller drives the motor 35 to drive the hook to swing outward through the first connecting shaft 333. The in-position monitor monitors the outward swinging of the hook and sends a signal of outward swinging in position to the controller. The controller controls the motor 35 to stop moving according to the outward swinging in position signal, and removes the external force to unload the logistics box 2.

[0066] Example 6

[0067] This embodiment is a variation of the embodiment 5, that is, the hook is set as an external hook (i.e., a hook with a hook groove opening outward), and the remaining components and setting methods are the same as those of the embodiment 3. Under this setting, when the logistics box 2 needs to be mounted, the hook component 21 of the logistics box 2 is moved along the guide slope under the action of external force to drive the hook to swing inward, the two ends of the spring are respectively connected to the hook and the support plate 31, the spring is compressed, the hook component 21 is placed in a horizontal position higher than the hook groove opening end of the hook, and the external force is removed, so that the hook component 21 falls into the hook groove of the hook, the spring stretches to make the hook swing outward, the in-position monitor monitors the outward swing of the hook and sends the outward swing in-position signal to the controller, if the controller does not receive the outward swing in-position signal within the preset time (such as any time between 0 and 5 minutes), the drive motor 35 drives the hook to swing outward through the first connecting shaft 333 until the outward swing in-position signal is received and the motor 35 is controlled to stop moving.

[0068] When the logistics box 2 needs to be unloaded, the controller receives a signal, and within another preset time (such as any time between 0 and 5 minutes), the hook component 21 of the logistics box 2 is placed in a horizontal position higher than the open end of the hook groove of the hook under the action of external force, or the hook component 21 of the logistics box 2 is disengaged from the hook groove of the hook without the action of external force. There is no restriction on how the hook component 21 of the logistics box 2 disengages from the hook groove of the hook. After the preset time, the controller drives the motor 35 to drive the hook to swing inward through the first connecting shaft 333. The in-position monitor monitors the inward swing of the hook and sends a signal of inward swinging to the controller. The controller controls the motor 35 to stop moving according to the in-position signal, and removes the external force to unload the logistics box 2.

[0069] Example 7

[0070] In combination with the above embodiment, in another preferred embodiment, the in-place monitor further includes a third in-place monitor 373;

[0071] The third in-place monitor is used to monitor when the distance between it and the connecting rod plate reaches a preset distance value, and sends an outward or inward swinging in-place signal to the controller to control the motor 35 to stop rotating. The first in-place monitor 371 and the second in-place monitor 372 monitor the first hook 321 and the second hook 322 in the same direction, such as swinging inward or outward. The third in-place monitor 373 is opposite to the first in-place monitor and the second in-place monitor. For example, the first in-place monitor 371 and the second in-place monitor 372 monitor the inward swinging of the hook, and the third in-place monitor 373 monitors the outward swinging of the hook by monitoring the swinging of the connecting rod plate. By monitoring the hook and the connecting rod plate respectively with three monitors, the position of the relevant components can be determined more accurately, and better positioning can be achieved.

[0072] In some specific embodiments, the presence detector is a metal proximity switch.

[0073] The above-mentioned embodiments are only preferred embodiments of the present invention and cannot be used to limit the scope of protection of the present invention. Any non-substantial changes and substitutions made by technicians in this field on the basis of the present invention shall fall within the scope of protection required by the present invention.

Claims

1. A cableway shuttle robot logistics box assembly, characterized in that: It includes a control box and a logistics box; the control box is provided with a box hanging mechanism, the box hanging mechanism includes a hook, the logistics box is provided with a hanging buckle component, and the hook is detachably connected to the hanging buckle component; The control box further comprises a controller and an electric component, wherein the controller is connected to the electric component, and the electric component is connected to the hook, and the controller drives the electric component to drive the hook to swing; The box hanging mechanism also includes an in-place monitor, which is connected to the controller and is used to monitor the swing of the hook and send a corresponding swing-in-place signal to the controller, and the controller controls the movement of the electric part according to the swing-in-place signal; The box hanging mechanism also includes a spring and a support plate, the two ends of the spring are respectively connected to the support plate and the hook, and the in-place monitor is located on the support plate; The electric component drives the hook to swing through a connecting mechanism; the connecting mechanism includes a first connecting shaft and a connecting rod plate; the driving component of the electric component is fixedly connected to the first connecting shaft and can drive the first connecting shaft to rotate; the first connecting shaft is movably connected to the connecting rod plate and can drive the connecting rod plate to perform cycloidal motion; the hook is connected to the connecting rod plate; The box hanging mechanism also includes a second connecting shaft; the second connecting shaft is fixed to the support plate; the hook is movably mounted on the second connecting shaft and fixedly connected to the connecting rod plate; The hook comprises a first hook and a second hook; the connecting rod plate comprises a first connecting rod plate and a second connecting rod plate; the first connecting rod plate and the second connecting rod plate are movably connected; the first connecting rod plate and the second connecting rod plate respectively drive the first hook and the second hook to swing; The hook component is provided with a limiting space, and the hook is hooked in the limiting space after contacting the hook component.

2. The cableway shuttle robot logistics box assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The hook is provided with a guiding slope, and the hook component is forced to move along the guiding slope, or the hook is forced to cause the guiding slope to move in contact with the hook component.

3. The cableway shuttle robot logistics box assembly as claimed in claim 2, characterized in that: The top of the guiding slope extends toward the hook slot opening of the hook.

4. The cableway shuttle robot logistics box assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The in-place monitor comprises a first in-place monitor and a second in-place monitor; the first in-place monitor and the second in-place monitor are used to monitor the swinging conditions of the first hook and the second hook respectively.

5. The cableway shuttle robot logistics box assembly as claimed in claim 4, characterized in that: The in-place monitor also includes a third in-place monitor; the third in-place monitor is used to monitor the swinging condition of the connecting rod plate.

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