Indoor and outdoor connection distribution system and distribution method

Abstract

The application provides an indoor and outdoor connection and distribution system and a distribution method, and relates to the technical field of logistics distribution. The indoor and outdoor connection and distribution system comprises a cabinet, an outdoor connection vehicle and an indoor logistics robot. The cabinet is provided with a matching part and is used for storing goods. The outdoor connection vehicle comprises a vehicle body, a fixing part and a connecting assembly. The vehicle body is provided with a through accommodating cavity. The bottom of the accommodating cavity is provided with an opening. The fixing part is connected to the vehicle body and is accommodated in the accommodating cavity. The connecting assembly is detachably connected to the fixing part and the cabinet. The indoor logistics robot is used for transporting and lifting the cabinet, so that the cabinet and the fixing part are connected or separated through the connecting assembly. The indoor logistics robot carrying the cabinet can directly move to the side of the fixing part through the accommodating cavity and the opening, and then lift or lower the cabinet. The cabinet and the fixing part are connected or separated through the connecting assembly, so that the rapid loading or unloading of the cabinet is realized.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of logistics distribution, more particularly to an indoor and outdoor connection distribution system and a distribution method. BACKGROUND

[0002] The existing unmanned logistics distribution vehicle generally has a chassis, and the chassis is generally a frame structure formed by connecting longitudinal beams and cross beams.

[0003] The unmanned logistics distribution vehicle with the chassis has the following problems when loading and unloading the container:

[0004] Firstly, when loading the container, the container needs to be transported to the chassis and then fixed. When the unmanned distribution robot is used to transport the container, the robot needs to be moved to the chassis with the help of a slope or other structure, and when the robot moves on the slope, the center of gravity is unstable, which may cause the container to fall over.

[0005] Secondly, when unloading the container, the container needs to be transported from the chassis to the ground with the help of manpower or a forklift, or a power-driven device is added to the container to realize autonomous unloading of the container with the help of a slope or other structure.

[0006] The above methods either require high performance and structure of the container or need manual participation in transportation, which makes the loading and unloading of the container inconvenient. SUMMARY

[0007] The present application aims to provide an indoor and outdoor connection distribution system and a distribution method to solve the technical problem of inconvenient loading and unloading of the container in the prior art.

[0008] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the technical solution adopted by the present application is as follows:

[0009] In a first aspect, an indoor and outdoor connection distribution system is provided, comprising a container, an outdoor connection vehicle, and an indoor logistics robot. The container is used to store goods. The outdoor connection vehicle comprises a vehicle body, a fixing member, and a connecting assembly. The vehicle body is provided with a through accommodating cavity, and the bottom of the accommodating cavity is provided with an opening. The fixing member is connected to the vehicle body and accommodated in the accommodating cavity. The fixing member has a mounting plane parallel to the vertical plane. The connecting assembly is detachably connected to the fixing member and the container. The indoor logistics robot is used to transport and lift the container, so that the container and the fixing member are connected or separated through the connecting assembly.

[0010] By adopting the above technical solution, the vehicle body is provided with a through accommodating cavity, and the bottom of the accommodating cavity is provided with an opening. The indoor logistics robot carrying the container can directly move to the side of the fixing member through the accommodating cavity and the opening, and then lift or lower the container. The container and the fixing member are connected or separated through the connecting assembly, thereby realizing rapid loading or unloading of the container.

[0011] In one embodiment, the vehicle body has a first end and a second end arranged at intervals, the accommodating cavity is arranged between the first end and the second end, one end of the fixing member is connected to the first end, and the other end of the fixing member is connected to the second end.

[0012] By adopting the above technical solution, the accommodating cavity is arranged between the first end and the second end, so that the vehicle body has a gantry structure, the container is placed between the first end and the second end, the center of gravity of the vehicle body loaded with the container is located in the middle of the vehicle body, the vehicle body is not easy to overturn, and the stability of the unmanned vehicle frame during driving is ensured.

[0013] In one embodiment, the fixing member is arranged vertically, and the fixing member is arranged on one side of the accommodating cavity or in the middle of the accommodating cavity.

[0014] By adopting the above technical solution, when the fixing member is arranged on one side of the accommodating cavity, the single side of the accommodating cavity has a larger storage space, which is suitable for placing a container with a larger volume; when the fixing member is arranged in the middle of the accommodating cavity, both sides of the accommodating cavity have storage spaces, and the containers can be placed on both sides, which is suitable for transporting multiple containers with smaller volumes.

[0015] In one embodiment, the connecting assembly includes a locking member connected to the fixing member and a connecting member connected to the container, and the locking member and the connecting member are matched to connect and lock the vehicle body and the container.

[0016] By adopting the above technical solution, the locking member can lock and fasten the container on the fixing member, thereby avoiding loosening of the connection between the container and the fixing member during driving, and preventing the container from falling during driving.

[0017] In one embodiment, the locking member includes a connecting block, a lock tongue, and a driving device, the connecting block is fixedly connected to the vehicle body, the lock tongue is rotatably connected to the connecting block, and the driving device is connected to the lock tongue; wherein the connecting block is provided with a limiting portion matched with the connecting member of the container, and the driving device can drive the lock tongue to deflect to limit the connecting member.

[0018] By adopting the above technical solution, the end of the lock tongue can be deflected below the connecting member, thereby limiting the downward movement of the connecting member and locking and fixing the container on the vehicle body.

[0019] In one embodiment, the driving device comprises a motor, a screw rod and a sliding pin, the lock tongue is provided with an arc-shaped slot, the sliding pin is slidingly connected in the arc-shaped slot, one end of the screw rod is connected to the output shaft of the motor, and the other end of the screw rod is threadedly connected to the sliding pin, and the motor can drive the sliding pin to slide in the arc-shaped slot to deflect the lock tongue.

[0020] By adopting the above technical scheme, the motor can drive the sliding pin to slide in the arc-shaped slot, when the sliding pin moves to the end of the arc-shaped slot away from the connecting piece, the end of the lock tongue is deflected below the connecting piece, the lock tongue can limit the movement of the connecting piece, and the container is locked and fixed on the vehicle body. Similarly, when the sliding pin moves to the end of the arc-shaped slot close to the connecting piece, the end of the lock tongue deviates from the connecting piece, the lock tongue releases the limiting of the connecting piece, and the connecting piece can be separated from the vehicle body.

[0021] In one embodiment, the indoor logistics robot comprises a moving device, a lifting mechanism and a carrying platform, the moving device is provided with the lifting mechanism, the lifting mechanism is provided with the carrying platform, the carrying platform is used for carrying the container, and the lifting mechanism is used for lifting the container to connect or separate the container and the fixing piece through the connecting assembly.

[0022] By adopting the above technical scheme, the carrying platform is used for carrying the container, the lifting mechanism can lift the container to unload the container from the fixing piece; the lifting mechanism can also lift and then lower the container to connect the container to the fixing piece.

[0023] In one embodiment, the connecting assembly comprises a hanging piece connected to the fixing piece and a matching part connected to the container, the hanging piece and the matching part are matched to hang and connect the container to the fixing piece.

[0024] By adopting the above technical scheme, the hanging piece and the matching part are matched to hang and connect the container to the fixing piece. In turn, the detachable connection of the container and the fixing piece is realized.

[0025] In one embodiment, the hanging piece comprises a mounting frame connected to the fixing piece, and the mounting frame is provided with a limiting slot for limiting the connection of the matching part.

[0026] By adopting the above technical scheme, the matching part can be connected with the limiting slot to realize the hanging and fixing of the container on the fixing piece; the matching part can be separated from the limiting slot to realize the removal of the container from the fixing piece.

[0027] In one embodiment, the outdoor transfer vehicle further comprises a lifting assembly, the fixing member is movably connected to the vehicle body, the lifting assembly is arranged on the vehicle body, the lifting assembly is connected to the fixing member, and the lifting assembly is configured to drive the fixing member to move up and down.

[0028] By adopting the above technical solution, the fixing member can move on the vehicle body to drive the cabinet suspended on the fixing member to move; the lifting assembly can lift the height of the fixing member, and then lift the height of the cabinet placed on the fixing member, so that the bottom of the cabinet is at a sufficient height from the ground, thereby avoiding that the cabinet collides with higher objects (such as stones and other obstacles) on the ground during the driving of the outdoor transfer vehicle and is damaged or falls off.

[0029] In a second aspect, a delivery method is provided, which adopts the indoor-outdoor transfer delivery system according to any one of the above technical solutions, and the delivery method comprises the following steps:

[0030] The outdoor transfer vehicle reaches the first location, the indoor logistics robot at the first location transports the cabinet to the outdoor transfer vehicle, and lifts the cabinet, and the cabinet is connected to the fixing member through the connecting assembly;

[0031] The indoor logistics robot leaves the outdoor transfer vehicle;

[0032] The outdoor transfer vehicle moves from the first location to the second location;

[0033] The outdoor transfer vehicle reaches the second location, the indoor logistics robot at the first location moves to the outdoor transfer vehicle, lifts and moves the cabinet, so that the cabinet is separated from the fixing member;

[0034] The indoor logistics robot receives the cabinet and moves the cabinet away from the outdoor transfer vehicle.

[0035] By adopting the above technical solution, the indoor logistics robot can transport the cabinet at the first location to the outdoor transfer vehicle, the outdoor transfer vehicle can transport the cabinet at the first location to the second location, and the automatic delivery of the cabinet is realized; after the outdoor transfer vehicle reaches the second location, the indoor logistics robot at the second location can automatically load and unload the cabinet from the outdoor transfer vehicle, thereby realizing the delivery of the cabinet from the first location to the second location. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0036] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application, the drawings needed to be used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced as follows. Obviously, the drawings in the following description only constitute some embodiments of the present application, and for those skilled in the art, other drawings can also be obtained from these drawings without any creative effort.

[0037] Figure 1 is a three-dimensional structure diagram of an indoor and outdoor connection and distribution system provided by an embodiment of the present application;

[0038] Figure 2 is one of installation structure diagrams of a fixing member and a cargo cabinet provided by an embodiment of the present application;

[0039] Figure 3 is another installation structure diagram of a fixing member and a cargo cabinet provided by an embodiment of the present application;

[0040] Figure 4 is a structure diagram of a hanging member provided by an embodiment of the present application;

[0041] Figure 5 is a structure diagram of a matching part provided by an embodiment of the present application;

[0042] Figure 6 is a structure diagram of a locking member provided by an embodiment of the present application;

[0043] Figure 7 is a sectional view of a locking member provided by an embodiment of the present application;

[0044] Figure 8 is a structure diagram of a limiting part provided by an embodiment of the present application;

[0045] Figure 9 is an exploded view of a locking member provided by an embodiment of the present application;

[0046] Figure 10 is a structure diagram of a matching part provided by an embodiment of the present application;

[0047] Figure 11 is a position diagram of a fixing member provided by an embodiment of the present application;

[0048] Figure 12 is a position diagram of a fixing member provided by an embodiment of the present application;

[0049] Figure 13 is a structure diagram of an indoor logistics robot provided by an embodiment of the present application;

[0050] Figure 14 is an installation diagram of a lifting assembly provided by an embodiment of the present application.

[0051] The same reference signs refer to the same components throughout the drawings.

[0052] 100, indoor and outdoor connection and distribution system;

[0053] 1, container; 2, outdoor connection vehicle; 3, indoor logistics robot; 4, locking part;

[0054] 11, matching part; 12, connecting part; 21, vehicle body; 22, fixing part; 23, hanging part; 24, lifting assembly; 31, moving device; 32, lifting mechanism; 33, object carrying platform; 41, connecting block; 42, locking tongue; 43, driving device;

[0055] 111, fixing plate; 112, hook; 113, side hook; 121, clamping groove; 211, accommodating cavity; 212, front wheel assembly; 213, rear wheel assembly; 214, first end; 215, second end; 221, mounting plane; 231, mounting frame; 232, fixing rod; 233, limiting groove; 411, limiting part; 412, guide groove; 413, rotating pin; 421, arc-shaped groove; 431, motor; 432, screw rod; 433, sliding pin; 2111, opening. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0056] In order to make the technical problems to be solved by the present application, technical solutions and beneficial effects clearer, the present application will be further described in detail below in combination with the drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain the present application and not to limit the present application.

[0057] It should be noted that when an element is referred to as being "fixed to" or "disposed on" another element, it can be directly on the other element or indirectly on the other element. When an element is referred to as being "connected to" another element, it can be directly connected or indirectly connected to the other element.

[0058] It should be understood that the terms "length", "width", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer" and the like indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, and are only used to facilitate the description of the present application, and do not indicate that the device or element must have a particular orientation, be constructed and operated in a particular orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as limiting the present application.

[0059] In addition, the terms "first", "second" are only for descriptive purposes and cannot be understood as indicating relative importance or indicating the number of technical features. In the description of the present application, the meaning of "multiple" is two or more, unless otherwise specifically limited. The specific implementation of the present application will be described in more detail below in combination with specific embodiments:

[0060] Referring to Figure 1 and Figure 2 The indoor-outdoor connection and distribution system 100 provided by the embodiment of the present application comprises a goods cabinet 1, an outdoor connection vehicle 2 and an indoor logistics robot 3. The goods cabinet 1 is used for storing goods. The outdoor connection vehicle 2 comprises a vehicle body 21, a fixing member 22 and a connecting assembly. The vehicle body 21 is provided with a through accommodating cavity 211. The bottom of the accommodating cavity 211 is provided with an opening 2111. The fixing member 22 is connected to the vehicle body 21 and accommodated in the accommodating cavity 211. The connecting assembly is detachably connected to the fixing member 22 and the goods cabinet 1. The indoor logistics robot 3 is used for transporting and lifting the goods cabinet 1, so that the goods cabinet 1 and the fixing member 22 are connected or separated through the connecting assembly. Specifically, the vehicle body 21 is further provided with a front wheel assembly 212 and a rear wheel assembly 213. The front wheel assembly 212 and the rear wheel assembly 213 can drive the vehicle body 21 to move.

[0061] Specifically, the accommodating cavity 211 is through, so as to facilitate the logistics robot to carry the goods cabinet 1 in and out of the accommodating cavity 211. The bottom of the accommodating cavity 211 is provided with an opening 2111, so as to facilitate the logistics robot to directly move to the side of the fixing member 22. Compared with the closed accommodating cavity in the related art, the semi-open accommodating cavity 211 in the embodiment can provide a larger operation space for loading and unloading the goods cabinet 1, can support multiple logistics robots to simultaneously take and place the goods cabinet 1, and thus improves the efficiency of logistics distribution. The fixing member 22 can be a horizontal rod, a vertical stand or a flat plate, and the fixing member 22 in the embodiment is preferably a vertically arranged flat plate structure.

[0062] The indoor-outdoor connection and distribution system 100 provided by the embodiment of the present application is suitable for unmanned logistics distribution. Specifically, the implementation principle of the embodiment is as follows: the indoor logistics robot 3 can carry the goods cabinet 1 and move to the side of the fixing member 22. The indoor logistics robot 3 lifts the goods cabinet 1 carried thereon and moves appropriately, moves to an appropriate position, and then lowers the goods cabinet 1, so that the connecting assembly is connected, and the goods cabinet 1 is fixedly placed on the fixing member 22. At this time, the indoor logistics robot 3 can move away. Similarly, when the goods cabinet 1 needs to be unloaded, the indoor logistics robot 3 can move to the lower side of the goods cabinet 1 beside the fixing member 22, lift the goods cabinet 1, so that the connecting assembly is separated, and then the indoor logistics robot 3 can carry the goods cabinet 1 away.

[0063] Compared with the logistics vehicle with a chassis in the related art, when the indoor-outdoor connection and distribution system 100 provided in the embodiment is used for logistics transportation, the chassis does not interfere with the movement of the indoor logistics robot 3, and the indoor logistics robot 3 does not need to move to the chassis by means of a slope or the like, so that the indoor logistics robot 3 is more convenient when loading and unloading the container 1. Moreover, since the indoor logistics robot 3 or the container 1 does not need to move by means of a slope or the like, the indoor logistics robot 3 or the container 1 does not need to climb a slope, so that the problem of the indoor logistics robot 3 falling down due to unstable center of gravity when driving on a slope is reduced. Meanwhile, the unmanned vehicle frame provided in the embodiment does not have a chassis, and compared with the vehicle with a chassis in the related art, the unmanned vehicle frame has a low requirement on ground conditions and can be applied to uneven ground and muddy road surfaces.

[0064] The indoor-outdoor connection and distribution system 100 provided in the embodiment is not only suitable for logistics distribution from a gate to a building in a closed park, but also can be applied to distribution in a building across indoor and outdoor scenes. The indoor-outdoor connection and distribution system 100 is not only suitable for distribution of express delivery and take-out, but also suitable for park material transfer, commodity retail, intelligent waste cleaning and the like.

[0065] The outdoor connection vehicle 2 and the indoor logistics robot 3 provided in the embodiment can be equipped with an automatic driving system, and the automatic driving system can automatically plan a travel path for the outdoor connection vehicle 2 and the indoor logistics robot 3 to realize unmanned distribution. Specifically, the automatic driving system is a prior art known to those skilled in the art, and will not be described herein.

[0066] It can be understood that the container 1 can be a general container or an intelligent express delivery cabinet. When the container 1 is an intelligent express delivery cabinet, the articles to be distributed can be placed in the intelligent express delivery cabinet, and the cabinet door of the intelligent express delivery cabinet can be opened by means of a password, a mechanical device (such as a key), NFC induction technology, biological characteristics (fingerprint, face, finger vein and the like) recognition or the like.

[0067] The outdoor connection vehicle provided in the embodiment can be connected to other vehicles with a power device in the form of a trailer, or a power system can be arranged on the outdoor connection vehicle, and the power system is used to drive the tires of the front wheel assembly 212 or the rear wheel assembly 213 to rotate.

[0068] By adopting the above technical solution, the vehicle body 21 is provided with the through accommodating cavity 211, the bottom of the accommodating cavity 211 is provided with the opening 2111, the indoor logistics robot 3 carrying the container 1 can directly move to the side of the fixing member 22 through the accommodating cavity 211 and the opening 2111, and then the container 1 is lifted or lowered, so that the connection assembly on the container 1 is matched and connected or separated, and then the quick loading or unloading of the container 1 is realized.

[0069] In one embodiment, the vehicle body 21 has a first end 214 and a second end 215 arranged at intervals, a containing cavity 211 is arranged between the first end 214 and the second end 215, one end of the fixing member 22 is connected to the first end 214, and the other end of the fixing member 22 is connected to the second end 215.

[0070] By adopting the above technical solution, the containing cavity 211 is arranged between the first end 214 and the second end 215, so that the vehicle body 21 has a gantry structure, the cargo cabinet 1 is placed between the first end 214 and the second end 215, the center of gravity of the vehicle body 21 loaded with the cargo cabinet 1 is located in the middle of the vehicle body 21, the vehicle body 21 is not easy to overturn, and the stability of the unmanned vehicle frame during driving is ensured.

[0071] In one embodiment, the fixing member 22 is vertically arranged; as shown in Figure 11 Embodiment Three, the fixing member 22 is arranged on one side of the containing cavity 211; in another embodiment, the fixing member 22 is vertically arranged; or the fixing member 22 is arranged in the middle of the containing cavity 211.

[0072] By adopting the above technical solution, when the fixing member 22 is arranged on one side of the containing cavity 211, the single side of the containing cavity 211 has a larger storage space, which is suitable for placing the cargo cabinet 1 with a larger volume; when the fixing member 22 is arranged in the middle of the containing cavity 211, both sides of the containing cavity 211 have storage spaces, and the cargo cabinets can be placed on both sides, which is suitable for transporting multiple cargo cabinets 1 with smaller volumes.

[0073] As one of the optional embodiments of the present embodiment, as shown in Figure 11 Embodiment Three, the fixing member 22 is arranged on one side of the containing cavity 211, and the single side of the containing cavity 211 has a larger storage space, which is suitable for placing the cargo cabinet 1 with a larger volume; as shown in Figure 12 Embodiment Four, the fixing member 22 is arranged in the middle of the containing cavity 211, and both sides of the containing cavity 211 have storage spaces, which is suitable for placing multiple cargo cabinets 1 on the fixing member 22, and this embodiment is suitable for transporting multiple cargo cabinets 1 with smaller volumes.

[0074] Please refer to Figures 6 to 10 As one of the optional embodiments of the present embodiment, the connecting assembly includes a locking member 4 connected to the fixing member 22 and a connecting member 12 connected to the cargo cabinet 1, the locking member 4 cooperates with the connecting member 12 to connect and lock the vehicle body 21 and the cargo cabinet 1.

[0075] By adopting the above technical solution, the locking member 4 can lock and fasten the cargo cabinet 1 on the vehicle body 21, so as to avoid loosening of the connection between the cargo cabinet 1 and the vehicle body 21 during driving, and to prevent the cargo cabinet 1 from falling during driving.

[0076] As Figure 7 shown, as one of the optional embodiments of the present embodiment, the locking member 4 comprises a connecting block 41, a locking tongue 42 and a driving device 43, the connecting block 41 is fixedly connected to the vehicle body 21, the locking tongue 42 is rotatably connected to the connecting block 41, and the driving device 43 is connected to the locking tongue 42; wherein the connecting block 41 is provided with a limiting portion 411 for cooperating with the connecting member 12 of the container 1, and the driving device 43 can drive the locking tongue 42 to deflect to limit the connecting member 12. Specifically, the locking tongue 42 is provided with a rotating pin 413, and the rotating pin 413 is rotatably connected to the connecting block 41. As Figure 10 shown in the embodiment, the connecting member 12 is provided with a clamping groove 121, which can cooperate with the limiting portion 411 to achieve clamping and fixing between the container 1 and the vehicle body 21. As Figure 7 shown in the embodiment, the end of the locking tongue 42 can be deflected to the lower side of the connecting member 12, and since the connecting member 12 and the limiting portion 411 are in upper and lower cooperation and clamping, when the end of the locking tongue 42 is deflected to the lower side of the connecting member 12, the locking tongue 42 can limit the downward movement of the connecting member 12, thereby achieving locking and fixing of the connecting member 12 on the connecting block 41.

[0077] By adopting the above technical scheme, the end of the locking tongue 42 can be deflected to the lower side of the connecting member 12, thereby achieving limitation of the downward movement of the connecting member 12 and locking and fixing of the container 1 on the vehicle body 21.

[0078] As one of the optional embodiments of the present embodiment, the driving device 43 comprises a motor 431, a screw rod 432 and a sliding pin 433, the locking tongue 42 is provided with an arc-shaped groove 421, the sliding pin 433 is slidably connected in the arc-shaped groove 421, one end of the screw rod 432 is connected to the output shaft of the motor 431, the other end of the screw rod 432 is threadedly connected to the sliding pin 433, and the motor 431 can drive the sliding pin 433 to slide in the arc-shaped groove 421 to deflect the locking tongue 42. Specifically, the connecting block 41 is further provided with a guide groove 412, and both ends of the sliding pin 433 are slidably connected in the guide groove 412, the sliding pin 433 moves along the length direction of the guide groove 412, so that the movement process of the sliding pin 433 is more stable. In another embodiment, the locking tongue 42 is provided with a rotating shaft, the rotating shaft is rotatably connected to the connecting block 41, the driving device 43 is a rotating motor, the output shaft of the rotating motor is connected to one end of the rotating shaft, and the rotating motor can drive the rotating shaft to rotate, thereby driving the locking tongue 42 to deflect.

[0079] By adopting the above technical scheme, the motor 431 can drive the sliding pin 433 to slide in the arc-shaped groove 421. When the sliding pin 433 moves to one end of the arc-shaped groove 421 away from the connecting piece 12, the end of the lock tongue 42 is deflected below the connecting piece 12, and the lock tongue can limit the movement of the connecting piece 12, thereby locking and fixing the container 1 on the vehicle body 21. Similarly, when the sliding pin 433 moves to one end of the arc-shaped groove 421 close to the connecting piece 12, the end of the lock tongue 42 is away from the connecting piece 12, and the lock tongue releases the limiting of the connecting piece 12, and the connecting piece 12 can be separated from the vehicle body 21.

[0080] Please refer to Figure 13 In an embodiment, the indoor logistics robot 3 comprises a moving device 31, a lifting mechanism 32, and a carrying platform 33. The moving device 31 is provided with the lifting mechanism 32, and the lifting mechanism 32 is provided with the carrying platform 33. The carrying platform 33 is used to carry the container 1, and the lifting mechanism 32 is used to lift the container 1 to cooperate with or separate the connecting assembly, so as to load or unload the container 1. Specifically, the lifting mechanism 32 includes but is not limited to a hydraulic cylinder, an electric cylinder, etc.

[0081] By adopting the above technical scheme, the carrying platform 33 is used to carry the container 1, and the lifting mechanism 32 can lift the container 1 to separate the connecting assembly, thereby achieving the unloading of the container 1 from the fixing piece 22. The lifting mechanism 32 can also lift the container 1 and then lower it, so that the connecting assembly is cooperatively connected, thereby achieving the suspension of the container 1 on the fixing piece 22.

[0082] In an embodiment, the connecting assembly comprises a suspension piece 23 connected to the fixing piece 22 and a cooperating part 11 connected to the container 1. The suspension piece 23 cooperates with the cooperating part 11 to suspend and connect the container 1 to the fixing piece 22.

[0083] The fixing piece 22 has a mounting plane parallel to the vertical plane, and the suspension piece 23 is connected to the mounting plane 221, which is parallel to the vertical plane, so that the container 1 can be vertically suspended on the fixing piece 22. After the cooperating part 11 cooperatively connects with the suspension piece 23, the container 1 is fixed on the fixing piece 22 by gravity, achieving the fixed placement of the container 1 to avoid the side overturning of the container 1 during the movement of the vehicle. Specifically, the suspension piece 23 can be an electromagnet device, and the cooperating part 11 can be a structure made of magnetic material. When the electromagnet device is powered on, the electromagnet device generates a magnetic force to attract the cooperating part 11, thereby fixing the container 1 on the outdoor connection vehicle 2. When the electromagnet device is powered off, the magnetic force disappears, and the cooperating part 11 can be separated from the suspension piece 23, thereby achieving the unloading of the container 1 from the outdoor connection vehicle 2.

[0084] By adopting the above technical solution, the suspension member 23 cooperates with the mating part 11 to suspend and connect the container 1 to the fixing member 22. This achieves a detachable connection between the container 1 and the fixing member 22.

[0085] In one embodiment, the suspension member 23 includes a mounting bracket 231, which is connected to the fixing member 22. The mounting bracket 231 is provided with a limiting groove 233 for limiting the connection mating part 11. That is, the mating part 11 can be snapped onto the mounting bracket 231.

[0086] Specifically, such as Figures 3 to 5 In the illustrated embodiment, the suspension member 23 includes a mounting bracket 231 fixedly connected to the fixing member 22 and a fixing rod 232 connected to the mounting bracket 231. A limiting groove 233 is formed on the mounting bracket 231. The mating part 11 includes a fixing plate 111 fixedly connected to the container 1. A hook 112 is provided on the fixing plate 111, and side hooks 113 are respectively provided on both sides of the hook 112 on the fixing plate 111. The hook 112 can be engaged in the limiting groove 233 and suspended on the mounting bracket 231, thereby fixing the container 1 on the fixing member 22. The side hooks 113 can abut against the fixing rod 232, thereby restricting the container 1 from moving to the left or right. The mating part 11 and the suspension member 23 can also be fixed in the following way: the suspension member 23 is an upwardly curved fixing hook, and the mating part 11 is a lifting ring, which can be suspended on the fixing hook.

[0087] By adopting the above technical solution, the mating part 11 can be connected with the limiting groove 233 to suspend and fix the container 1 on the fixing member 22; the mating part 11 can be separated from the limiting groove 233 to remove the container 1 from the fixing member 22.

[0088] As one of the optional embodiments of this example, the fixing member 22 is provided with a plurality of hanging members 23, and the plurality of hanging members 23 are spaced apart along the length direction of the fixing member 22.

[0089] By adopting the above technical solution, one suspension component 23 can suspend one container 1, and multiple suspension components 23 can suspend multiple containers 1, so that the outdoor shuttle vehicle 2 can transport multiple containers 1 at one time, thereby improving its transportation efficiency.

[0090] like Figure 14As shown, as one of the optional embodiments of the present embodiment, the outdoor connection vehicle 2 further comprises a lifting assembly 24, the fixing member 22 is movably connected to the vehicle body 21, the lifting assembly 24 is arranged on the vehicle body 21, the lifting assembly 24 is connected to the fixing member 22, and the lifting assembly 24 is used to drive the fixing member 22 to move up and down. Preferably, the lifting assembly 24 can be an electric cylinder, a hydraulic cylinder or the like. After the container 1 is fixedly placed on the fixing member 22, the bottom of the container 1 can contact the ground or be at a small height from the ground. In order to ensure the safety during driving, it is necessary to lift the container 1 to a certain height so that the distance between the container 1 and the ground is large enough, thereby avoiding that the container 1 collides with high objects (such as stones and the like obstacles) on the ground during driving of the outdoor connection vehicle and is damaged or falls off.

[0091] By adopting the above technical scheme, the fixing member 22 can move on the vehicle body 21 to drive the container 1 suspended on the fixing member 22 to move. The lifting assembly 24 can lift the height of the fixing member 22, and then lift the height of the container 1 placed on the fixing member 22, so that the bottom of the container 1 is at a sufficient height from the ground, thereby avoiding that the container 1 collides with high objects (such as stones and the like obstacles) on the ground during driving of the outdoor connection vehicle and is damaged or falls off.

[0092] As one of the optional embodiments of the present embodiment, the outdoor connection vehicle 2 further comprises a positioning device, which comprises a positioning recognition device (not shown) arranged on the fixing member 22 and a positioning mark (not shown) arranged at the corresponding matching part 11 on the container 1. In order to realize the automatic positioning function of the outdoor connection vehicle in the unmanned state, the positioning device can be arranged on the outdoor connection vehicle. The positioning mark can provide the position information of the matching part 11 on the container 1, and the positioning recognition device can recognize the position information of the positioning mark, and then realize the positioning of the position of the matching part 11 to facilitate the cooperation of the fixing member 22 and the matching part 11. Specifically, the length of the positioning mark can be set to be consistent with the groove width of the matching part 11, the positioning recognition device can be set to be consistent with the width of the part on the fixing member 22 for cooperating with the matching part 11, and the length of the positioning recognition device is consistent with the length of the positioning mark. The positioning mark is provided with information (such as a two-dimensional code) readable by the positioning recognition device along the length direction of the positioning mark. When the positioning recognition device completely reads all the information on the positioning mark, the positioning of the fixing member 22 and the matching part 11 is realized.

[0093] By adopting the above technical scheme, the positioning recognition device can recognize the position information on the positioning mark, and then realize the positioning of the fixing member 22 and the matching part 11. In order to realize the automatic positioning function of the outdoor connection vehicle in the unmanned state.

[0094] As one of the optional embodiments of the present embodiment, the positioning and identifying device is a scanning camera, and the positioning mark is a two-dimensional code. The scanning camera can cooperate with the two-dimensional code to realize the positioning of the fixing member 22 and the cooperating part 11. The information stored on the two-dimensional code includes but is not limited to the number of the container 1, the type and quantity of the articles placed in the container 1, etc.

[0095] In another embodiment, the positioning and identifying device is a laser receiver, and the positioning mark is a laser emitter. Specifically, the laser emitter can be arranged at a specific position above the cooperating part 11 (such as the midpoint of the wide side of the cooperating part 11). Similarly, the laser receiver can also be arranged at a specific position of the part of the fixing member 22 used for cooperating with the cooperating part 11 (such as the midpoint of the wide side thereof). Moreover, the width of the cooperating part 11 should be equal to or slightly greater than the width of the part of the fixing member 22 used for cooperating with the cooperating part 11. When the laser receiver can receive the laser signal emitted by the laser emitter, the positioning of the fixing member 22 and the cooperating part 11 is realized.

[0096] By adopting the above technical solutions, the scanning camera can cooperate with the two-dimensional code to realize the positioning of the fixing member 22 and the cooperating part 11, and the two-dimensional code can also store other information of the container 1. The laser receiver can cooperate with the laser emitter to realize the positioning of the fixing member 22 and the cooperating part 11.

[0097] In a second aspect, a delivery method is provided, which adopts any of the indoor and outdoor connection and delivery systems 100 described above, and has the beneficial effects of any of the indoor and outdoor connection and delivery systems 100 described above. The indoor and outdoor connection and delivery system 100 is used to transport goods from a first location to a second location. The delivery method comprises the following steps:

[0098] The outdoor connection vehicle 2 reaches the first location. The indoor logistics robot 3 located at the first location transports the container 1 to the outdoor connection vehicle 2 and lifts the container 1. The container 1 is connected to the fixing member 22 through the connecting assembly.

[0099] The indoor logistics robot 3 leaves the outdoor connection vehicle 2.

[0100] The outdoor connection vehicle 2 moves from the first location to the second location.

[0101] The outdoor connection vehicle 2 reaches the second location. The indoor logistics robot 3 located at the second location moves to the outdoor connection vehicle 2, lifts and moves the container 1, so that the container 1 is separated from the fixing member 22.

[0102] The indoor logistics robot 3 receives the container 1 and moves the container 1 away from the outdoor connection vehicle 2.

[0103] Specifically, taking the cooperation and connection of the hanging piece 23 and the cooperation part 11 as an example, the implementation principle of the embodiment is as follows: the outdoor transfer vehicle 2 can be moved to a specific position at the first location, which is on the planned path of the indoor logistics robot 3 (the coordinate point of the hanging piece 23 can be set in the planned path, which is located at the endpoint of the moving path of the indoor logistics robot 3, and the indoor logistics robot 3 can be automatically moved to the endpoint of the moving path each time, realizing the automatic positioning function of the indoor logistics robot 3). When the outdoor transfer vehicle 2 moves to the specific position at the first location, the indoor logistics robot 3 at the first location starts to work, the indoor logistics robot 3 transports the container 1 to the outdoor transfer vehicle 2, the indoor logistics robot 3 lifts the container 1, so that the cooperation part 11 of the container 1 is located above the hanging piece 23, then the indoor logistics robot 3 slowly lowers the container 1, so that the cooperation part 11 is connected with the hanging piece 23, at this time, the indoor logistics robot 3 drives away, completing the fixing of the container 1; the outdoor transfer vehicle 2 transports the container 1 from the first location to the second location, when the outdoor transfer vehicle 2 reaches the specific position at the second location, the indoor logistics robot 3 at the second location moves to the outdoor transfer vehicle 2 and is located below the container 1, the indoor logistics robot 3 contacts the container 1 and lifts the container 1, so that the cooperation part 11 is separated from the hanging piece 23, and then the container 1 is unloaded from the outdoor transfer vehicle 2.

[0104] By adopting the above technical scheme, the indoor logistics robot 3 can transport the container 1 to the outdoor transfer vehicle 2 at the first location, the outdoor transfer vehicle 2 can transport the container 1 at the first location to the second location, realizing the automatic distribution of the container 1; after the outdoor transfer vehicle 2 reaches the second location, the indoor logistics robot 3 at the second location can automatically load and unload the container 1 from the outdoor transfer vehicle 2, thereby realizing the distribution of the container 1 from the first location to the second location.

[0105] The above merely describes the preferred embodiments of the present application and is not used to limit the present application, and any modification, equivalent replacement and improvement made within the spirit and principle of the present application shall be included in the protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. An indoor-outdoor interface delivery system, characterized by, The application relates to an indoor-outdoor connection and distribution system, which comprises the following components: a container for storing goods; an outdoor connection vehicle, which comprises a vehicle body, a fixing component and a connecting component, the vehicle body is provided with a through accommodating cavity, the bottom of the accommodating cavity is provided with an opening, the fixing component is connected to the vehicle body and accommodated in the accommodating cavity, and the connecting component is detachably connected to the fixing component and the container; an indoor logistics robot, which is used for transporting and lifting the container so that the container and the fixing component are connected or separated through the connecting component; the indoor logistics robot enters or exits the accommodating cavity from the opening and carries the container into or out of the accommodating cavity; the connecting component comprises a locking component connected to the fixing component and a connecting component connected to the container, the locking component is matched with the connecting component and used for connecting and locking the vehicle body and the container; the locking component comprises a connecting block, a lock tongue and a driving device, the connecting block is fixedly connected to the vehicle body, the lock tongue is rotationally connected to the connecting block, and the driving device is connected to the lock tongue; wherein the connecting block is provided with a limiting part matched with the connecting component of the container, and the driving device can drive the lock tongue to deflect to limit the connecting component.

2. The outdoor-to-indoor handoff delivery system of claim 1, wherein, the vehicle body is provided with a first end and a second end which are spaced apart, the accommodating cavity is arranged between the first end and the second end, one end of the fixing component is connected to the first end, and the other end of the fixing component is connected to the second end.

3. The outdoor-to-indoor handoff delivery system of claim 2, wherein, the fixing component is vertically arranged; wherein the fixing component is arranged on one side of the accommodating cavity or in the middle of the accommodating cavity.

4. The outdoor-to-indoor handoff delivery system of claim 1, wherein, the indoor logistics robot comprises a moving device, a lifting mechanism and a carrying platform, the moving device is provided with the lifting mechanism, the lifting mechanism is provided with the carrying platform, the carrying platform is used for carrying the container, and the lifting mechanism is used for lifting the container so that the container and the fixing component are connected or separated through the connecting component.

5. The outdoor-to-indoor docking delivery system of claim 1, wherein, the connecting component comprises a hanging component connected to the fixing component and a matching part connected to the container, the hanging component is matched with the matching part and used for hanging and connecting the container to the fixing component.

6. The outdoor-to-indoor docking and delivery system of claim 5, wherein, the hanging component comprises a mounting rack connected to the fixing component, and the mounting rack is provided with a limiting groove used for limiting the matching part.

7. The outdoor-to-indoor docking delivery system of claim 1, wherein, the outdoor connection vehicle further comprises a lifting assembly, the fixing component is movably connected to the vehicle body, the lifting assembly is arranged on the vehicle body, the lifting assembly is connected to the fixing component, and the lifting assembly is used for driving the fixing component to move up and down.

8. A dispensing method characterized by, The application relates to an indoor-outdoor connection and distribution system, which comprises the following components: the outdoor connection vehicle reaches a first location, an indoor logistics robot located at the first location transports the container to the outdoor connection vehicle, the indoor logistics robot enters the accommodating cavity from the opening of the accommodating cavity to carry the container into the accommodating cavity and lift the container so that the container is connected to the fixing component through the connecting component; The connecting assembly comprises a locking member connected to the fixing member and a connecting member connected to the container, the locking member is matched with the connecting member, and the locking member is used for connecting and locking the vehicle body and the container; The locking member comprises a connecting block, a lock tongue and a driving device, the connecting block is fixedly connected to the vehicle body, the lock tongue is rotationally connected to the connecting block, and the driving device is connected to the lock tongue; wherein, the connecting block is provided with a limiting portion matched with the connecting member of the container, and the driving device drives the lock tongue to deflect to limit the connecting member; The indoor logistics robot leaves the outdoor docking vehicle through the opening of the containing cavity; The outdoor docking vehicle moves from the first location to a second location; When the outdoor docking vehicle reaches the second location, the indoor logistics robot at the second location moves to the outdoor docking vehicle, the indoor logistics robot enters the containing cavity from the opening of the containing cavity, lifts and moves the container, the driving device drives the lock tongue to deflect to release the limitation on the connecting member, so that the container is separated from the fixing member; The indoor logistics robot receives the container and moves the container away from the outdoor docking vehicle.

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