Delivery robot loading box status management system and method thereof

By using sensors in the delivery robot loading box to detect and automatically adjust the temperature and remove the taste, the problem of inefficient temperature and taste management in the prior art is solved, and efficient food delivery services are achieved.

CN115397630BActive Publication Date: 2025-08-15WOOWA BROS CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202180026282.0
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Priority Date
2020-07-21
Filing Date
2021-03-22
Publication Date
2025-08-15
Estimated Expiration
2041-03-22

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Technical Problem

Existing delivery robots have inefficiency and inconvenience in temperature regulation and taste management, resulting in food quality degradation and taste mixing problems.

Method used

Sensors are used to detect the internal state of the loading box, combined with the temperature adjustment part and the smell removal part, and automatic temperature adjustment and smell removal are achieved through the control part, including the use of heaters, coolers, ultraviolet lamps and fans.

Benefits of technology

Effectively maintain food quality, reduce temperature changes and taste interference, and improve the competitiveness of delivery services.

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Abstract

The present invention discloses a loading box status management system for a delivery robot. In an embodiment of the present invention, the loading box status management system for a delivery robot includes: a loading box, disposed on the delivery robot and used to load delivery items; a detection unit, configured to detect the internal state of the loading box; a temperature adjustment unit, configured to adjust the internal temperature of the loading box; a deodorization unit, configured to remove odors from the interior of the loading box; and a control unit, configured to control the operation of at least one of the temperature adjustment unit or the deodorization unit based on a detection result of the detection unit. The control unit controls the temperature adjustment unit such that, based on a predetermined recommended temperature for the delivery items, the internal temperature of the loading box detected by the detection unit corresponds to the recommended temperature. When an odor detected by the detection unit reaches a predetermined concentration or above, the control unit activates the deodorization unit.
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Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a delivery robot's loading box status management system and method thereof, and more particularly, to a technical concept for enabling temperature regulation and odor removal of the delivery robot's internal loading box when the delivery robot is used for delivery. Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, when delivering food, etc., delivery personnel would deliver the food in a delivery bag or in a container or plastic packaging at the store.

[0003] Figure 1 An example of a delivery package by a conventional delivery person is shown.

[0004] Reference Figure 1 , shows a delivery package using insulation material. This insulation material can reduce temperature fluctuations in the food contained within the delivery package by controlling the internal temperature fluctuations. For example, this can prevent the temperature of hot food from dropping, or in the case of cold or frozen food, individual ice packs can be inserted to maintain the temperature.

[0005] In this conventional method, the temperature can be maintained at a specified level by using heat-insulating / cold-insulating materials. However, when applied to a delivery robot, there is a problem in that the burden of inserting / removing the ice packs may increase because the ice packs used for cold preservation need to be replaced.

[0006] Furthermore, since the temperature adjustment in the conventional method depends on the initial temperature of the food loaded into the loading box, it is inevitable that the temperature will change with the delivery time.

[0007] Furthermore, in conventional methods, in order to block contact with the outside, air inlet and outlet are blocked. In this case, there is a problem that as the internal humidity increases, the food or packaging material may become damp.

[0008] Furthermore, since the inflow and outflow of air are blocked, the smell of the food remaining inside the delivery package or the loading box is very strong, so when the next food is delivered, the mixed smell may cause discomfort.

[0009] Therefore, compared with the existing method of simply inserting heat-insulating / cold-insulating materials and relying on the initial temperature of the food inside, a technical concept that can detect the state inside the loading box and adjust the temperature or remove the smell is needed.

[0010] In particular, since delivery services using delivery robots have not yet been widely used, there is a lack of technical ideas for providing customers with better delivery services by adjusting the temperature, smell, etc. inside the delivery robot's loading box.

[0011] Therefore, in addition to the existing delivery packages of delivery personnel, the following technical ideas are particularly needed, namely, to improve the quality of delivery services based on delivery robots by conveniently managing the loading box status of delivery robots, thereby improving the competitiveness of delivery services using delivery robots.

[0012] Prior art literature

[0013] Patent Literature

[0014] Patent Document 1: Korean authorized patent (authorization number 10-2015994, “Loading box for preventing asphalt concrete temperature drop”). Summary of the Invention

[0015] Technical issues

[0016] The present invention aims to provide a technical concept for efficiently maintaining and regulating the temperature by using a sensor to detect the state of the interior of a delivery robot's loading box, thereby enabling convenient internal temperature regulation and odor removal.

[0017] Technical Solution

[0018] The loading box status management system of the delivery robot of an embodiment of the present invention for solving the above-mentioned technical problems may include: a loading box, which is arranged on the delivery robot and is used to load delivery items; a detection unit, which is used to detect the status of the interior of the above-mentioned loading box; a temperature adjustment unit, which is used to adjust the internal temperature of the above-mentioned loading box; a deodorization unit, which is used to remove the odor inside the above-mentioned loading box; and a control unit, which controls the operation of at least one of the above-mentioned temperature adjustment unit or the above-mentioned deodorization unit according to the detection result of the above-mentioned detection unit, and the above-mentioned control unit controls the above-mentioned temperature adjustment unit as follows, that is, based on a predetermined recommended temperature of the above-mentioned delivery items, so that the internal temperature of the above-mentioned loading box detected by the above-mentioned detection unit corresponds to the above-mentioned recommended temperature, and when the odor detected by the above-mentioned detection unit reaches a specified concentration or above, the above-mentioned control unit drives the above-mentioned deodorization unit.

[0019] Furthermore, the temperature adjustment unit may include a heating and cooling device capable of performing the functions of a heater and a cooler, or may include a liquid contained in a container loaded in the loading box and capable of being heated or cooled.

[0020] Furthermore, the deodorizing unit may include an ultraviolet (UV) lamp.

[0021] Furthermore, the present invention is characterized in that the control unit can control the opening and closing of the lid of the loading box. When the loading box is loaded with delivery items, the lid is opened for a predetermined time based on the detection result of the detection unit, or when a predetermined time has passed after the delivery items loaded in the loading box have been unloaded, the lid is opened for a predetermined time.

[0022] Furthermore, the present invention is characterized in that the loading box state management system of the delivery robot may further include a fan capable of generating wind from the inside of the loading box to the outside, and when the lid is opened, the control unit controls the driving of the fan.

[0023] Furthermore, the present invention is characterized in that, when the delivery of the first delivery item is completed, the control unit may control the temperature adjustment unit so that the second delivery item to be delivered is kept at a recommended temperature corresponding to the second delivery item before being loaded.

[0024] Furthermore, the present invention is characterized in that, upon completion of delivery of the first delivery item, the control unit drives the deodorizing unit before loading the second delivery item scheduled for delivery.

[0025] Effects of the Invention

[0026] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the present invention has the following effects, namely, by using sensors to detect the state inside the loading box, temperature maintenance and adjustment can be effectively performed, the internal odor can be conveniently removed, and even if the delivery time becomes longer during the delivery process using a delivery robot, the food can be delivered to the customer in the best condition.

[0027] Therefore, the present invention has the effect of improving the competitiveness of the delivery service using the delivery robot because the quality of the delivered food can be maintained at a high level. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0028] In order to more fully understand the drawings referenced in the detailed description of the present invention, a brief description of each drawing is provided.

[0029] Figure 1 An example of a delivery package by an existing delivery person is shown.

[0030] Figure 2 The following shows a schematic structure of a loading box status management system for a delivery robot according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0031] Figure 3 A diagram for explaining the temperature adjustment concept of the loading box state management system of the delivery robot according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0032] Figure 4 A diagram for explaining the concept of odor removal in the loading box state management system of the delivery robot according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0033] Figure 5 A diagram for explaining the manner in which external air flows into the loading box state management system of the delivery robot according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0034] Figure 6A specific example of a temperature adjustment method of a loading box state management system of a delivery robot according to another embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0035] Figure 7 A specific example of the odor removal method of the loading box state management system of the delivery robot according to the embodiment of the present invention is shown. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0036] The present invention is susceptible to numerous variations and embodiments. Therefore, specific embodiments will be illustrated in the accompanying drawings and described in detail in the detailed description. However, this is not intended to limit the present invention to specific embodiments, and the present invention should be understood to encompass all variations, equivalents, and alternatives within the scope of the present invention. In describing the present invention, if it is determined that a detailed description of a known technology would obscure the main purpose of the present invention, the detailed description will be omitted.

[0037] Although the terms "first" or "second" can be used to describe various structural elements, the structural elements are not limited to the above terms. The above terms are only used to distinguish one structural element from other structural elements.

[0038] In this application, the terms used are only used to describe specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the present invention. Unless otherwise clearly indicated in the context, expressions in the singular include expressions in the plural.

[0039] It should be understood that the terms "including" or "having" in this specification are only used to specify the existence of the features, numbers, steps, tasks, structural elements, parts or their combinations recorded in this specification, and do not preclude the existence or additional possibilities of one or more other features, numbers, steps, tasks, structural elements, parts or their combinations.

[0040] Figure 2 The following shows a schematic structure of a loading box status management system for a delivery robot according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0041] Reference Figure 2 The loading box state management system 100 of the delivery robot according to the embodiment of the present invention may include: a loading box 110; a detection unit 120 for detecting the state inside the loading box 110; a temperature adjustment unit 130 for adjusting the internal temperature of the loading box 110; a deodorization unit 140 for removing the odor inside the loading box 110; and / or a control unit 150 for controlling the operation of the temperature adjustment unit 130 and / or the deodorization unit 140 according to the detection result of the detection unit 120.

[0042] The loading box 110 may have a loading space formed therein for loading items to be delivered (eg, food, etc.).

[0043] This specification uses the example of a delivery robot with the aforementioned loading box 110 installed, and the delivery of items by the delivery robot as an example, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a person skilled in the art will readily understand that the technical concepts of the present invention can be applied not only to delivery robots, but also to existing standalone delivery bags or boxes used by delivery personnel for delivery. For ease of explanation, the following description focuses on the case where the aforementioned loading box 110 is installed on a delivery robot and the delivery robot performs the delivery.

[0044] Furthermore, for ease of explanation, this specification uses the example of food delivery as an example, but the delivery items are not limited to food. Even if the delivery item is not food, the technical concept of the present invention can be applied to any situation where the item can be loaded into the loading box 110 and needs to be kept warm or cold within the loading box 110, or where the odor inside the loading box 110 needs to be controlled, regardless of the type of item.

[0045] The detection unit 120 may detect the internal temperature and / or smell of the loading box 110. For example, when a predetermined food is loaded into the loading box 110, the temperature detected immediately after loading the food may differ from the temperature detected over time during the delivery process. The detection unit 120 may detect such a change in the internal temperature of the loading box 110.

[0046] Furthermore, the detection unit 120 may detect the smell inside the carrying box 110. In this case, the detection unit 120 may also detect the level (concentration / intensity) of the smell inside the carrying box 110.

[0047] To this end, the detection unit 120 may be provided with a temperature sensor for detecting temperature and / or a predetermined olfactory sensor for detecting smell. Since sensors that can detect temperature or smell molecules in a specific space are well known, their detailed description will be omitted in this specification.

[0048] Meanwhile, the temperature adjustment unit 130 may adjust the internal temperature of the loading box 110 .

[0049] Figure 3 A diagram for explaining the temperature adjustment concept of the loading box state management system of the delivery robot according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0050] For example, the temperature control unit 130 may be implemented by a predetermined temperature control device, such as a heater or a cooler, that heats or cools the air inside the loading box 110. The temperature control device may also be implemented by a thermoelectric element that generates heat or cools air using the Peltier effect, a heater that is heated by electrical energy, or a cooler that uses a predetermined refrigerant.

[0051] In particular, due to the characteristics of the delivered items, when a specified temperature must be maintained during the delivery process (for example, dishes that lose their flavor when cooled, dishes that melt or lose their freshness over time at room temperature, etc.), such temperature regulation is essential in order to provide better service to customers.

[0052] According to an example, the loading box state management system 100 of the delivery robot may also adjust or maintain the internal temperature of the loading box 110 by using a prescribed liquid. Figure 6 This example is shown.

[0053] Figure 6 A specific example of a temperature adjustment method of a loading box state management system of a delivery robot according to another embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0054] Reference Figure 6 A container 10 containing a predetermined liquid may be pre-installed within the loading box 110. The predetermined liquid may be water, or, as needed, a solution subjected to a predetermined chemical treatment, or a solution to which a predetermined chemical substance has been added or synthesized. For ease of explanation, this specification will illustrate the case where the liquid is water and the water is heated or cooled in the container 10 and used as hot water or cooling water. However, the present invention is not necessarily limited to this embodiment.

[0055] The hot or cooled water can also be used to heat or cool water stored in a container 10 pre-installed within the loading box 110, as needed. Alternatively, the container 10 containing hot or cooled water can be selectively loaded along with the delivered items to be loaded into the loading box 110. In the former case, a separate device for heating or cooling the container 10 can be installed within the loading box 110. Furthermore, the water within the container 10 can be heated or cooled simply by operating the temperature control unit 130, eliminating the need for a separate device.

[0056] Furthermore, as shown in the figure, a container 10 containing hot or cooling water can be stored in a separate space from the space containing the delivered items, and the delivered items and / or the space containing the delivered items can be heated / cooled by a predetermined heat transfer unit. Of course, depending on the embodiment, the container 10 can also be stored together with the delivered items in the same space within the loading box 110 to control the temperature change of the delivered items.

[0057] In this way, when using hot water or cooling water, the internal temperature of the loading box 110 can be maintained at a constant level at a specified level without driving the above-mentioned temperature adjustment unit 130 according to the delivery distance (time). Even if the above-mentioned temperature adjustment unit 130 is driven, the driving range and driving time can be reduced, thereby effectively saving energy.

[0058] According to another example, the temperature regulating unit 130 may not only regulate the entire internal temperature of the loading box 110 , but may also regulate the temperature of only a portion of the loading box 110 while heating or cooling a portion of the loading box 110 .

[0059] For example, a cup holder for placing a beverage container in the delivery item may be provided inside the loading box 110. In this case, the temperature adjustment unit 130 may heat or cool only the cup holder or a limited area near the cup holder to keep the loaded beverage hot or cold.

[0060] As described above, the temperature adjustment unit 130 for adjusting the internal temperature of the loading box 110 and / or the temperature of a limited range (for example, the cup holder) may be driven by the control unit 150 .

[0061] The control unit 150 can perform operations and control other components to implement the technical concepts of the present invention. The control unit may include a processor, a storage device, and a program stored in the storage device and executed by the processor. In this specification, a person skilled in the art will readily understand that the control unit 150 can perform specified operations through a series of data processing and / or control operations performed by the processor executing the program.

[0062] For example, the control unit 150 may drive the temperature adjustment unit 130 to adjust the internal temperature of the loading box 110 according to the detection result of the detection unit 120 , or may control the operation of the deodorization unit 140 according to the detection result of the detection unit 120 .

[0063] According to one embodiment, the control unit 150 may control the temperature adjustment unit 130 so that the internal temperature of the loading box 110 corresponds to a predetermined temperature. For example, a temperature may be preset based on the characteristics of the delivered food to prevent the delivered food loaded in the loading box 110 from cooling down during the delivery period. Hereinafter, in this specification, a preferred temperature maintained based on the characteristics of the delivered item (e.g., delivered food) will be referred to as a recommended temperature. Thus, if the detection result of the detection unit 120 indicates that the internal temperature of the loading box 110 exceeds a specified level of the recommended temperature, the control unit 150 may drive the temperature adjustment unit 130 to adjust the internal temperature of the loading box 110 to correspond to the recommended temperature.

[0064] To this end, information related to the characteristics of the required delivery items, such as the type of delivery item and recommended temperature, can be pre-stored in the control unit 150 before the delivery robot is deployed. For example, when a customer places an order, information related to the characteristics of the delivery item is input to the control unit 150 via the order information, or the control unit 150 can extract the required information (e.g., the type of delivery item, recommended temperature, etc.) from the order information. Alternatively, the entity managing the delivery robot can transmit the required information to the control unit 150 via a prescribed management system, or the store preparing the delivery items for delivery by the delivery robot can input the relevant information before the delivery robot departs. To this end, the control unit 150 can communicate with the store's point of sale (POS) terminal or the system of the entity managing the delivery robot's loading box status management system 100, while transmitting and receiving the required information.

[0065] On the other hand, as described above, the control unit 150 may also control the operation of the deodorizing unit 140 according to the detection result of the detecting unit 120. To this end, as described above, the detecting unit 120 may include an olfactory sensor capable of detecting the odor inside the loading box 110.

[0066] Figure 4 FIG. 1 is a diagram for explaining the concept of odor removal in the loading box state management system of the delivery robot according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 7 A specific example of the odor removal method of the loading box state management system of the delivery robot according to the embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0067] According to one embodiment, when the odor detected by the detection unit 120 reaches a predetermined concentration or above, the control unit 150 may drive the deodorizing unit 140 to remove the odor inside the loading box 110 .

[0068] Furthermore, the controller 150 may repeatedly drive the deodorizing unit 140 at predetermined intervals to remove the odor inside the loading box 110 .

[0069] To this end, the deodorizing unit 140 may be implemented in various ways.

[0070] For example, Figure 7 As shown, the deodorizing unit 140 may include an ultraviolet lamp 20 , and the controller 150 may control the on / off of the ultraviolet lamp 20 and the driving of the deodorizing unit 140 .

[0071] According to an example, the deodorizing unit 140 can also be implemented in the form of a deodorizing filter that can absorb or filter odors. In this case, even without the control of the control unit 150, the deodorizing unit 140 can normally perform odor removal.

[0072] According to another example, the deodorizing filter is covered by a separate housing or cover inside the loading box 110 , and when the control unit 150 opens the housing or cover, the odor can also be removed.

[0073] According to another embodiment of the present invention, the loading box state management system 100 of the delivery robot may also adjust the internal temperature of the loading box 110 or remove odor while allowing external air to flow into the loading box 110 . Figure 5 This example is shown.

[0074] Figure 5 A diagram for explaining the manner in which external air flows into the loading box state management system of the delivery robot according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0075] Reference Figure 5 The control unit 150 may control the opening and closing of the lid of the loading box 110. For example, within a predetermined time, the control unit 150 may open the lid of the loading box 110 to allow outside air to flow into the loading box 110, thereby lowering the internal temperature of the loading box 110 to near room temperature or exhausting odors from the loading box 110 to the outside.

[0076] In this case, the delivery robot's loading box status management system 100 may include a fan (not shown) within the loading box 110 that is driven toward the outside. When the fan (not shown) is driven, air inside the loading box 110 and outside air can circulate more smoothly, making it easier to expel odors from the loading box 110. The fan (not shown) can also be controlled by the control unit 150.

[0077] The lid of the loading box 110 may be opened and closed while the delivery items are loaded into the loading box 110 and delivered, or after the delivery items are unloaded from the loading box 110 after the delivery is completed.

[0078] Furthermore, the lid of the loading box 110 can be fully opened within its movable range, or can be opened only partially within its movable range. The opening range of the lid can be changed depending on whether the delivery robot is currently moving, whether it is stopped, whether there are delivery items in the loading box 110, and other conditions.

[0079] The opening and closing of the lid of the loading box 110 may be performed together with the operation of the temperature adjustment unit 130 and / or the deodorization unit 140 .

[0080] For example, when the detection unit 120 detects an odor above a predetermined concentration, the control unit 150 may simultaneously activate the deodorization unit 140 (e.g., the ultraviolet lamp 20) and open the lid of the loading box 110. Furthermore, the control unit 150 may simultaneously activate a fan (not shown) within the loading box 110 while the lid is open. In this manner, odors can be effectively removed in a relatively short period of time. Of course, the opening of the lid and the activation of the fan (not shown) do not necessarily need to occur simultaneously; even if the lid is open, the fan (not shown) may be deactivated as desired.

[0081] Furthermore, the control unit 150 may independently control the driving of the temperature adjustment unit 130 and / or the deodorization unit 140 or the opening and closing of the lid as needed.

[0082] Furthermore, as described above, the temperature adjustment, deodorization and / or the operation of allowing external air to flow in according to the above-mentioned control unit 150 can also be selectively executed or not executed according to the characteristics of the first delivery item currently being delivered by the delivery robot and the second delivery item planned to be delivered later.

[0083] For example, assuming both the first and second delivery items are food, if information related to the next food item to be delivered (i.e., information about the second delivery item) is available, and the characteristics of the second delivery item are the same or similar to those of the first delivery item, the control unit 150 may not execute the aforementioned series of processes. For example, if the next food item to be delivered (the second delivery item) is the same dish (e.g., fried chicken) as the previous food item (the first delivery item), the control unit 150 may not adjust the internal temperature of the loading box 110 or remove the odor, as the temperature has risen due to the first delivery item and a residual fried chicken odor has remained. Of course, the control unit 150 may always execute the aforementioned temperature adjustment / deodorization process regardless of the type or characteristics of the first and second delivery items, and may selectively execute necessary processes such as the deodorization process even when temperature adjustment is not performed.

[0084] As described above, whenever the lid is opened, a fan (not shown) installed inside the loading box 110 is driven to generate wind blowing to the outside. In addition to the customers who receive the food, the staff and delivery personnel who load the food will also feel uncomfortable due to the cold / hot air or odorous wind.

[0085] Therefore, according to the present invention, when the customer receives the delivered item and leaves, that is, the delivery is determined to be completed because the loading box 110 becomes empty, the above-mentioned control unit 150 can open the lid of the loading box 110 again after a specified time and execute the process of driving the above-mentioned fan (not shown) to generate wind.

[0086] On the other hand, because the loading box 110 has an automatic closing or locking function, the lid may not be opened at any time under the control of the control unit 150, except when delivering items (or loading). In this case, when the delivery robot arrives at the delivery location and the customer receives the food, the opened lid is not closed but remains open. After a specified period of time (for example, the time it takes for the customer to leave the vicinity of the loading box 110 after receiving the delivery item or the time it takes for the delivery robot to move a specified distance from the delivery location), the fan (not shown) is driven to exhaust the air inside the loading box 110 to the outside, and the lid is closed before the delivery robot returns.

[0087] On the other hand, according to another embodiment of the present invention, the internal temperature adjustment of the loading box 110 can also be performed when no delivery items are loaded, for example, it can also be performed in the process of completing the delivery of the delivery items and making the delivery robot move (or return) for the next delivery.

[0088] For example, as described above, when there is information related to the next delivery item (for example, food delivery), during the movement to load the next delivery item, in order to pre-adjust the internal temperature of the loading box to a temperature suitable for the next delivery item, the above-mentioned control unit 150 can control the operation of the above-mentioned temperature adjustment unit 130.

[0089] If there is no next delivery plan or no information about the next delivery item, the control unit 150 may adjust the internal temperature of the loading box 110 to correspond to normal temperature, or may not perform the temperature adjustment operation.

[0090] On the other hand, according to another embodiment of the present invention, a hole leading to the outside and capable of being opened and closed independently is formed inside the loading box 110 , so that the internal air can be exhausted to the outside through the hole even if the lid of the loading box 110 is not opened.

[0091] Alternatively, in some embodiments, the delivery robot's container status management system 100 may further include a separate humidity control unit (not shown) for controlling humidity within the container 110. In this case, when moisture is generated within the container 110 due to specific delivery items such as high-temperature food, the container status management system 100 can prevent the container 110 from becoming damp by controlling the humidity.

[0092] The humidity adjustment unit (not shown) can also be driven and controlled by the control unit 150. Furthermore, the humidity adjustment unit (not shown) can be implemented as a separate device or installed inside the loading box 110. The control unit 150 can adjust the internal temperature of the loading box 110 by driving the temperature adjustment unit 130, opening and closing the lid, and / or driving the fan (not shown). Furthermore, it can also adjust the humidity. In this case, the detection unit 120 can also include a hygrometer or humidity sensor for detecting humidity.

[0093] Finally, according to the technical idea of the present invention, the present invention has the following effect, that is, the state inside the loading box 110 can be adjusted according to the characteristics of the delivery items when delivery is performed by the delivery robot, thereby greatly improving the competitiveness of the delivery service using the delivery robot.

[0094] The above description of the present invention is merely illustrative. It should be understood that those skilled in the art can readily modify the present invention through other embodiments without altering the technical concept or essential features of the present invention. Therefore, the embodiments described above are in all respects merely illustrative and should not be construed as limiting. For example, individual structural elements described as being singular may be implemented separately, and similarly, structural elements described as being separate may also be implemented in combination.

[0095] The scope of the present invention should be defined based on the scope of the invention claims rather than the detailed description above, and all changes or modifications derived from the meaning, scope and equivalent concepts of the invention claims fall within the scope of the present invention.

[0096] Industrial applicability

[0097] The present invention can be used in a loading box status management system and method of a delivery robot.

Claims

1. A loading box status management system for a delivery robot, characterized in that: include: A loading box, provided on the delivery robot, for loading delivery items; A detection unit, used to detect the internal state of the loading box; a temperature regulating unit, for regulating the internal temperature of the loading box; a deodorizing unit for removing odors from the interior of the loading box; and The control unit controls the operation of at least one of the temperature adjustment unit or the deodorization unit according to the detection result of the detection unit. The control unit controls the temperature adjustment unit so that the internal temperature of the loading box detected by the detection unit corresponds to the recommended temperature based on a predetermined recommended temperature of the delivered item. When the odor detected by the detection unit reaches a predetermined concentration or above, the control unit drives the deodorization unit; The control unit can control the opening and closing of the lid of the loading box. When a delivery item is loaded in the carrying box, the lid is opened for a predetermined time based on a detection result of the detection unit, or when a predetermined time has passed after the delivery item loaded in the carrying box is unloaded, the lid is opened for a predetermined time.

2. The delivery robot's loading box status management system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The temperature adjustment unit may include a heating and cooling device capable of performing the functions of a heater and a cooler, or may include a liquid contained in a container loaded in the loading box and capable of being heated or cooled.

3. The delivery robot's loading box status management system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The deodorizing unit includes an ultraviolet lamp.

4. The delivery robot's loading box status management system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The loading box state management system of the delivery robot further includes a fan capable of generating wind from the inside of the loading box to the outside. When the cover is opened, the control unit controls the fan to drive.

5. The delivery robot's loading box status management system according to claim 1, characterized in that: When the delivery of the first delivery item is completed, the control unit controls the temperature adjustment unit so that the second delivery item to be delivered is kept at a recommended temperature of the second delivery item before being loaded.

6. The delivery robot's loading box status management system according to claim 1, characterized in that: If the delivery of the first delivery item is completed, the control unit will drive the deodorizing unit before the second delivery item to be delivered is loaded.

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