Loading Box Transformation System of Delivery Robot

Abstract

The present invention discloses a loading box transformation system for a delivery robot. The loading box transformation system of the delivery robot according to an embodiment of the present invention is characterized in that it includes: a plurality of loading boxes for loading delivery items, which are classified into at least two types according to the characteristics of the delivery items, and a delivery robot for performing delivery by detachably combining with one of the plurality of loading boxes. The delivery robot includes: a loading part for combining with the loading box, and a driving part for driving the delivery robot. Among the plurality of loading boxes, based on the characteristics of the delivery items, a first loading box corresponding to the characteristics of the delivery items can be selectively combined with the loading part.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a loading box conversion system for a delivery robot. More specifically, it relates to the following technical idea: among various loading boxes, according to the user's requested service or the item to be loaded, an optimized loading box is selectively combined with the driving unit of the delivery robot, and various delivery requests can be satisfied by one delivery robot. Background Art

[0002] Due to difficulties in supplementing and managing manpower, rising labor costs, and an increasing preference for non-contact services, the demand for delivery using delivery robots instead of manual delivery is increasing.

[0003] Figure 1 An example of a conventional delivery robot is shown.

[0004] Regardless of whether it is a delivery robot for delivery or other uses, existing autonomous driving robots are designed and used by integrating the driving unit and the loading unit as one. From this existing perspective, it is generally difficult to meet the needs of consumers who want to use autonomous driving robots (such as delivery robots) diversely.

[0005] Moreover, due to the high production and operation costs of autonomous driving robots, it is difficult for a single user to use multiple delivery robots for various purposes. The types of loads that one delivery robot can carry are limited by the loading unit, so there is a problem that the range of use of one delivery robot is limited.

[0006] Therefore, by selectively combining various forms of loading units with one driving unit for use, even if equipped with one delivery robot, various items can be loaded and delivered. So, a technical idea that can expand the range of use of delivery robots by users is needed.

[0007] Prior Art Documents

[0008] Patent Documents

[0009] Patent Document 1: Korean Patent (Authorization Number 10-1968752, "Driving Trolley Robot and Logistics Transfer Device Having the Same"). Summary of the Invention

[0010] Technical Problem

[0011] The object of the present invention is to provide the following technical idea: by selectively combining various forms of loading units with one driving unit for use, even if equipped with one delivery robot, various items can be loaded and delivered, thereby significantly saving the cost of purchasing delivery robots and at the same time expanding the range of use of delivery robots by users.

[0012] Technical Solution

[0013] The loading box transformation system of the delivery robot according to the embodiment of the present invention for solving the above technical problems is characterized in that it includes: a plurality of loading boxes for loading delivery items, which are classified into at least two types according to the characteristics of the delivery items, and a delivery robot for performing delivery by being detachably combined with one of the plurality of loading boxes. The delivery robot includes: a loading part for combining with the loading box, and a driving part for driving the delivery robot. Among the plurality of loading boxes, based on the characteristics of the delivery items, the first loading box corresponding to the characteristics of the delivery items can be selectively combined with the loading part.

[0014] Moreover, the plurality of loading boxes include a power supply part for storing electric power, and when combined with the loading part, electric power can be supplied from the power supply part to the driving part.

[0015] Furthermore, the loading box transformation system of the delivery robot includes a station for storing the plurality of loading boxes. When stored in the station, the power supply part can be charged through the station.

[0016] In addition, the station includes a plurality of station lines corresponding to the types of the plurality of loading boxes, and a plurality of loading boxes of a corresponding type can be stored on one station line.

[0017] Also, when the driving part is connected to the station, the power supply of the driving part can be charged. And the combined parts of the loading box and the loading part in the loading box transformation system of the delivery robot are respectively formed with mutually meshing concave and convex shapes.

[0018] The loading box transformation system of the delivery robot according to the embodiment of the present invention for solving the above technical problems includes: a plurality of loading boxes, which are classified into at least two types according to the characteristics of the delivery items, and a plurality of station lines capable of storing according to the types of the plurality of loading boxes. When connecting a delivery robot without a combined loading box, among the plurality of loading boxes, the loading box corresponding to the characteristics of the delivery items can be combined with the delivery robot. When connecting a delivery robot combined with a loading box, the combined loading box can be separated and stored on the station line corresponding to the type of the separated loading box.

[0019] Effects of the Invention

[0020] According to an embodiment of the present invention, since the delivery robot can provide multiple delivery services by using one driving part, there are the following effects. That is, compared with the existing situation where separate delivery robots need to be invested according to the types of services, the user's cost consumption can be greatly reduced, and at the same time, the production cost of the delivery robot can also be reduced.

[0021] In addition, the present invention has the following effects. That is, since a single delivery robot can provide multiple delivery services, the service range provided to users can be significantly expanded within the limited resource range. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0022] To more fully understand the drawings cited in the detailed description of the present invention, a brief description of each drawing is provided.

[0023] Figure 1 An example of a conventional delivery robot is shown.

[0024] Figure 2 The schematic structure of the loading box transformation system of the delivery robot according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0025] Figure 3 An example of the combination manner of the loading box and the driving part in the loading box transformation system of the delivery robot according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0026] The present invention can be applied with various transformations and has various embodiments. Therefore, specific embodiments will be illustrated in the drawings and described in detail in this specification. However, this is not intended to limit the present invention to a specific embodiment, and it should be understood to include all transformations, equivalent technical solutions, and alternative technical solutions within the spirit and technical scope of the present invention. During the description of the present invention, when it is determined that a detailed description of related well-known technologies may confuse the gist of the present invention, the detailed description thereof will be omitted.

[0027] Although terms such as "first" or "second" may be used to describe various structural elements, the above structural elements are not limited to the above terms. The above terms are only used to distinguish one structural element from other structural elements.

[0028] In this application, the terms used are only for describing specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the present invention. Unless otherwise clearly indicated in the context, the singular expression includes the plural expression.

[0029] It should be understood that terms such as "including" or "having" in this specification are only used to specify the existence of the features, numbers, steps, operations, structural elements, components, or combinations thereof described in this specification, and do not preclude the existence or additional possibility of one or more other features, numbers, steps, operations, structural elements, components, or combinations thereof.

[0030] Figure 2 The schematic structure of the loading box transformation system of the delivery robot according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0031] Refer to Figure 2, the loading box transformation system 100 of the delivery robot according to an embodiment of the present invention may include: a plurality of loading boxes 110 for loading delivery items, which are classified into at least two types according to the characteristics of the delivery items; and a delivery robot 120 for performing delivery by combining with one of the plurality of loading boxes 110. According to an example, the loading box transformation system 100 of the delivery robot may further include a docking station 130 for storing the plurality of loading boxes 110 and enabling the combination or separation of the loading box 110 and the delivery robot 120.

[0032] According to an example, as described above, the plurality of loading boxes 110 may be classified according to the characteristics of the delivery items. Hereinafter, in this specification, the item loaded on the delivery robot 120 and transferred is referred to as a delivery item, but this item does not necessarily have to be a delivery item to be delivered to someone. For example, when it is necessary to transport items such as food waste, general waste, and recyclables to a specific location, the delivery robot 120 may also be used. Similarly, the delivery robot 120 is just a name for convenience of description, and its use or purpose is not necessarily limited to delivery. As described above, the delivery of delivery items can of course be realized in various applications according to the transfer of specific items and the like.

[0033] As described above, the plurality of loading boxes 110 may be classified into different types according to the characteristics such as the type and size of the item to be loaded, such as the form, size, form or size of the internal loading space of the loading box 110 itself.

[0034] In this specification, for the convenience of description, the case where the plurality of loading boxes 110 are classified into two types such as a first loading box and a second loading box is taken as an example for description, but the scope of protection claimed in the present invention is not limited thereto. The plurality of loading boxes 110 may be classified into multiple types according to needs and by changing the form or use. For example, the plurality of loading boxes 110 may form different forms according to the type. Even if they have the same form, they may be classified according to their uses (for example, for transporting hot and cold foods or for recycling food waste, etc.). By selectively combining such a plurality of different types of loading boxes 110 with the delivery robot 120, the present invention can have the following effect, that is, even with one delivery robot 120, multiple operations can be performed.

[0035] On the other hand, the delivery robot 120 may include: a loading part 121 for detachably combining with one of the plurality of loading boxes; and a driving part 122 for driving the delivery robot 120.

[0036] As described above, the above-mentioned loading unit 121 can be combined with one of the above-mentioned multiple loading boxes 110. Moreover, the above-mentioned driving unit 122 can refer to wheels, a driving unit (such as a motor, etc.), a power supply unit, etc. required for the travel of the above-mentioned delivery robot 120.

[0037] The combination method of the above-mentioned multiple loading boxes 110 and the loading unit 121 of the above-mentioned delivery robot 120 can adopt various methods. An example of the combination method will be described with reference to Figure 3 an example in the combination method.

[0038] Figure 3 An example of the combination method between the loading box and the loading unit in the loading box conversion system of the delivery robot according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0039] With reference to Figure 3 , in the loading box conversion system 100 of the delivery robot according to an embodiment of the present invention, the combination part of the above-mentioned loading box 110 and the above-mentioned loading unit 121 can be formed in a concave-convex shape.

[0040] As shown in the figure, the lower part of the above-mentioned loading box 110 and the above-mentioned loading unit 121 are respectively formed in a concave-convex shape. When combined, the respective concave-convex parts can be combined in a meshing state. In this case, even under a specified level of shaking or impact that may occur during the travel of the above-mentioned delivery robot 120, the loading box 110 combined with the above-mentioned loading unit 121 will not easily come off.

[0041] According to an example, magnets are provided in at least one of the concave-convex parts of the above-mentioned loading box 110 and the concave-convex parts of the above-mentioned loading unit 121, so that a stronger combination can be achieved through magnetic force.

[0042] On the other hand, according to another embodiment of the present invention, a power supply unit (not shown) capable of storing electricity can be respectively formed in the above-mentioned multiple loading boxes 110. A battery for storing electricity is provided in the above-mentioned power supply unit (not shown).

[0043] In this case, when the above-mentioned loading box 110 is combined with the above-mentioned loading unit 121, the electricity stored in the power supply unit (not shown) of the above-mentioned loading box 110 can be supplied to the above-mentioned driving unit 122. For this purpose, terminals for power supply are formed at the combination part of the above-mentioned loading box 110 and the above-mentioned loading unit 121. Moreover, the electricity supplied can be transmitted to the driving unit 122 by electrically connecting the terminals formed on the above-mentioned loading unit 121 to the above-mentioned driving unit 122. For example, when the combination part of the above-mentioned loading box 110 and the above-mentioned loading unit 121 is formed Figure 3When in the concave-convex shape shown, terminals for electrical connection are formed in at least a part of each concave-convex shape. When the loading box 110 is combined with the loading part 121, the power stored in the power supply part (not shown) can be transmitted to the driving part 122 through the terminals.

[0044] According to an example, the power supply part (not shown) of the loading box 110 and the driving part 122 can also transmit power through a wireless charging method. Since the technical idea related to the wireless charging of power is well-known, its detailed description will be omitted in this specification.

[0045] The driving part 122 of the delivery robot 120 generally includes an autonomous power supply part for driving. However, in the case where a power supply part (not shown) is provided in the loading box 110 like this, it can travel stably for a longer time.

[0046] On the other hand, according to the technical idea of the present invention, a station for storing the plurality of loading boxes 110 and automatically changing the loading box 110 when the driving part 122 of the delivery robot 120 is waiting can be provided. This will be described with reference to Figure 4 such a station.

[0047] Figure 4 A diagram of a station for a loading box changing system of a delivery robot for explaining an embodiment of the present invention.

[0048] Referring to Figure 4 , the loading box changing system 100 of the delivery robot may further include a station 130 for storing the plurality of loading boxes 110 and / or changing the loading box 110 in the delivery robot 120.

[0049] As shown in the figure, station lines (for example, 131, 132) corresponding to the types of the plurality of loading boxes 110 may be provided in the station 130.

[0050] For example, at least one first loading box 111 of the first type among the plurality of loading boxes 110 may be stored in the first line (for example, 131) of the station lines (for example, 131, 132). Similarly, at least one second loading box 112 of the second type among the plurality of loading boxes 110 may be stored in the second line (for example, 132) of the station lines (for example, 131, 132).

[0051] As described above, when a power supply part (not shown) is provided in the plurality of loading boxes 110, the power supply part (not shown) can be charged through the station 130 when the plurality of loading boxes 110 are stored in the station 130.

[0052] According to one embodiment, the driving unit 122 of the delivery robot 120 that has completed delivery and returned or has not performed delivery and is waiting can be connected to the above-mentioned station 130.

[0053] The connection of the driving unit 122 to the above-mentioned station 130 does not mean that the driving unit 122 must be wired to the above-mentioned station 130, or that a part of the driving unit 122 physically contacts the above-mentioned station 130. For example, if the driving unit 122 is within a specified range close to the above-mentioned station 130, or if the above-mentioned station 130 can cause the driving unit 122 to perform a specified operation (e.g., combining the loading box 110 and / or charging the driving unit 122), then it can also be said that the driving unit 122 is connected to the above-mentioned station 130.

[0054] When the driving unit 122 that is not combined with the loading box 110 is connected to one of the station lines (e.g., 131, 132) of the above-mentioned station 130, one loading box 110 stored in this line in the above-mentioned station 130 can be combined with the corresponding loading part 121 of the above-mentioned driving unit 122.

[0055] Or, when the delivery robot 120 that has completed delivery is connected to the above-mentioned station 130 in a state of being combined with the loading box 110, the loading box 110 combined with the above-mentioned delivery robot 120 is separated in the above-mentioned station 130 and can be stored in a station line (e.g., 131, 132) corresponding to the type of the separated loading box 110. As described above, the loading box 110 stored in this way can be charged by a power supply unit (not shown) in the above-mentioned station 130.

[0056] In this way, the storage of multiple loading boxes 110, the charging of the power supply unit (not shown) of the stored loading boxes 110, and / or the combination / separation of the loading boxes 110 and the connected driving unit 122 can be automatically performed in the above-mentioned station 130.

[0057] For example, the driving unit 122 can receive and store in advance the characteristics of the delivery items (e.g., the type, size, temperature, etc. of the delivery items). Such characteristics of the delivery items can be order information input when the customer places an order, or information input by the management entity of the loading box conversion system 100 that manages the store or the delivery robot. Moreover, according to the characteristics of the delivery items, the types of suitable loading boxes 110 can be distinguished in advance.

[0058] In this way, the driving unit 122 can be connected to the line that stores the type of loading box 110 corresponding to the characteristics of the delivery items in the station lines (e.g., 131, 132) of the above-mentioned station 130. Moreover, the loading box (e.g., the first loading box 111) stored in the type of this line can be combined with the corresponding loading part 121 of the above-mentioned driving unit 122.

[0059] Moreover, the delivery robot 120 that has completed delivery can be connected to a line (e.g., the first line 131) corresponding to the type of the currently coupled loading box (e.g., the first loading box 111), and can be stored on the above-mentioned first line (e.g., 131) by detaching the coupled first loading box 111.

[0060] According to an example, when the above-mentioned driving unit 122 is connected to the above-mentioned station 130, not only can the coupling / separation of the loading box 110 be achieved, but also the power supply of the above-mentioned driving unit 122 can be charged. That is, in addition to the power supply unit (not shown) of the above-mentioned loading box 110, the power supply unit of the above-mentioned driving unit 122 itself also needs to be charged separately. Although an independent charging station for charging such a driving unit 122 can be provided, the charging of the driving unit 122 can also be achieved through the above-mentioned station 130.

[0061] In the above-mentioned station 130, the charging method of the power supply unit (not shown) of the above-mentioned loading box 110 and / or the above-mentioned driving unit 122 can be implemented in a wired or wireless manner as needed.

[0062] The above description of the present invention is only an example. It should be understood that without changing the technical idea or basic characteristics of the present invention, those of ordinary skill in the technical field to which the present invention pertains can easily change the present invention through other embodiments. Therefore, the above-described embodiments are only examples in all aspects and should not be construed as having a limiting meaning. For example, each structural element described as a single type can be implemented dispersedly, and similarly, the structural elements described as dispersed can also be implemented in combination.

[0063] The scope of the present invention should be defined based on the scope of the claims, rather than the above detailed description. All changes or modifications derived from the meaning, scope, and equivalent concepts of the scope of the claims belong to the scope of the present invention.

[0064] Industrial Applicability

[0065] The present invention can be used for the loading box of a delivery robot.

Claims

1. A loading box transformation system for a delivery robot, characterized in that: It includes: Multiple loading boxes for loading delivery items, which are classified into at least two types according to the characteristics of the delivery items; and A delivery robot that performs delivery by detachably combining with one of the multiple loading boxes, The delivery robot includes: A loading part for combining with the loading box; and A driving part for driving the delivery robot, Among the multiple loading boxes, based on the characteristics of the delivery items, a first loading box corresponding to the characteristics of the delivery items can be selectively combined with the loading part; The multiple loading boxes include a power supply part for storing electric power, When combined with the loading part, it can supply power from the power supply part to the driving part.

2. The loading box transformation system for a delivery robot according to claim 1, characterized in that: The loading box transformation system of the delivery robot includes a station for storing the multiple loading boxes, When stored in the station, the power supply part can be charged through the station.

3. The loading box transformation system for a delivery robot according to claim 2, characterized in that: The station includes multiple station lines corresponding to the types of the multiple loading boxes, It can store multiple loading boxes of a corresponding type on one station line.

4. The loading box transformation system of the delivery robot according to claim 2, wherein When the driving part is connected to the station, the power supply of the driving part is charged.

5. The loading box transformation system of the delivery robot according to claim 1, characterized in that, The combined parts of the loading box and the loading part in the loading box transformation system of the delivery robot respectively form mutually meshing concave and convex shapes.

6. A loading box transformation system for a delivery robot, characterized in that: It includes: Multiple loading boxes, which are classified into at least two types according to the characteristics of the delivery items; and Multiple station lines that can store according to the types of the multiple loading boxes, When connecting a delivery robot without a combined loading box, among the multiple loading boxes, the loading box corresponding to the characteristics of the delivery items is combined with the delivery robot, When connecting a delivery robot combined with a loading box, the combined loading box is separated and stored on the station line corresponding to the type of the separated loading box; The multiple loading boxes include a power supply part for storing electric power, When combined with the loading part of the delivery robot, it can supply power from the power supply part to the driving part for driving the delivery robot.

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