Automatic depositing express delivery cabinet

Abstract

The application discloses an automatic storage express delivery cabinet, which comprises a cabinet body and a plurality of layers of storage layers arranged in the cabinet body, wherein the cabinet body is provided with a lifting mechanism, the storage layers are provided with a plurality of storage mechanisms, the storage mechanisms are circumferentially distributed on the outer side of the lifting mechanism, and the side wall of the cabinet body is provided with a storage and taking opening; the lifting mechanism comprises a rack which is rotationally connected with the cabinet body, a plurality of lifting load-bearing rods which are slidably connected with the rack in the vertical direction, the plurality of lifting load-bearing rods are parallel to each other and located on the same horizontal plane, and gaps are arranged between adjacent lifting load-bearing rods; when in the storage and taking state, the lifting load-bearing rods are opposite to the storage and taking opening; and when in the rotating state, only the express delivery on the lifting load-bearing rods needs to rotate, all the express deliveries do not need to rotate, and the express deliveries are circumferentially distributed, so that the length direction occupation is saved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of express delivery locker technology, specifically to an automatic express delivery locker. Background Technology

[0002] A smart parcel locker is an IoT-based device that can identify, temporarily store, monitor, and manage parcels. Most existing smart parcel lockers are fixed, consisting of multiple lockers arranged horizontally and vertically for placing individual parcels. The more lockers there are, the longer the smart parcel locker becomes.

[0003] In existing technologies, to address the issue of large footprint in the length direction of parcel lockers, a smart rotating parcel locker, as disclosed in application number 202123255042.4, facilitates the retrieval and placement of parcels through rotation. However, this type of locker rotates the entire locker, meaning that every rotation causes all the parcels inside to rotate as well. If the parcels inside the locker are numerous or heavy, the workload of the drive components controlling the rotation of the locker will also increase accordingly. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In order to solve at least one of the technical problems mentioned in the background art, the purpose of the present invention is to provide an automatic parcel locker that avoids the need for all lockers to be rotated every time it is turned.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: An automatic parcel locker includes a cabinet body and several storage layers disposed within the cabinet body. The cabinet body is equipped with a lifting mechanism, and each storage layer is equipped with several storage mechanisms distributed circumferentially outside the lifting mechanism. The side wall of the cabinet body has an access port. The lifting mechanism includes a frame rotatably connected to the cabinet. Several lifting support rods are slidably connected to the frame in the vertical direction. The lifting support rods are parallel to each other and located on the same horizontal plane, with gaps between adjacent lifting support rods. When in the storage / retrieval state, the lifting support rods face the storage / retrieval port. The storage mechanism includes several storage support rods that move radially along the frame. The several storage support rods are parallel to each other and located on the same horizontal plane, with gaps between adjacent storage support rods. When the lifting mechanism and one of the storage mechanisms are in the switching state, the lifting support rod and the storage support rod of the storage mechanism are on the same horizontal plane, and all / part of the storage support rod of the storage mechanism is located within the gap of the lifting support rod.

[0006] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are: To move a package to the lifting support bar, first raise the bar to a height higher than the storage support bar for the package. Then, switch the lifting mechanism and the storage mechanism to the switching state. The lifting mechanism lowers, transferring the package to the storage support bar, which then retracts to the storage shelf. To retrieve a package, first lower the lifting support bar below the storage support bar for the package. Then, switch the lifting mechanism and the retrieval mechanism to the switching state. The lifting mechanism rises, transferring the package to the lifting support bar. The lifting support bar, carrying the package, moves to the retrieval slot, where the package can be retrieved. Each rotation only requires the package on the lifting support bar to rotate, avoiding the need for all packages to rotate. Furthermore, the packages are distributed circumferentially, saving space along the length.

[0007] Preferably, the bottom of the access port is provided with an access mechanism, which includes a pull-out plate slidably connected to the inner wall of the access port, an access slide rod slidably connected to the pull-out plate, and a plurality of access support rods disposed on the access slide rod. The plurality of access slide rods are parallel to each other and located on the same horizontal plane. The access slide rods move in the radial direction along the rotation axis of the frame. When the lifting mechanism is in the access state, the plurality of access support rods are sequentially located in the gaps between the plurality of lifting support rods.

[0008] Preferably, the inner walls on both sides of the access port are provided with an adjustment mechanism. The adjustment mechanism includes a push plate, a clamping plate slidably connected to the push plate, a spring, and an adjustment electric push rod. The working surfaces of the two clamping plates are opposite to each other and parallel to each other. The extension direction of the access support rod is parallel to the working surface of the clamping plate. The two force-bearing ends of the spring are respectively fixed on the clamping plate and the push plate. The output end of the adjustment electric push rod is fixed on the push plate.

[0009] Preferably, the bottom of the lifting mechanism is provided with a drive assembly for driving the frame to rotate. The drive assembly includes a motor, a small gear fixed on the output end of the motor, and a large gear fixed on the frame. The small gear and the large gear mesh and transmit power.

[0010] Preferably, the frame includes several columns, each column has an electric sliding groove, a slider is slidably connected in the electric sliding groove, and the slider is fixedly connected to several lifting load-bearing rods.

[0011] Preferably, the storage mechanism further includes a support frame, a storage slide rod slidably connected to the support frame, and a plurality of storage electric push rods fixed on the storage slide rod, wherein the plurality of storage load-bearing rods are respectively fixed on the output end of the storage electric push rod.

[0012] Preferably, the cabinet body is provided with a vertical lifting slide groove, and the support frame is provided with a sliding protrusion, which is slidably connected to the inner wall of the lifting slide groove.

[0013] Preferably, the bottom of the cabinet is provided with a base, the base including a waterproof platform fixedly connected to the bottom of the cabinet, an anti-tipping component, and a connector fixedly connecting the waterproof platform and the anti-tipping component, the anti-tipping component being located on the lower side of the ground.

[0014] Preferably, a storage cabinet is provided between two adjacent storage mechanisms on the same storage layer, and the storage cabinet has a door on its outer side, which is hinged to the cabinet body.

[0015] Preferably, the cabinet is provided with several indicator lights on the circumference. When the cabinet door is opened, the indicator lights located on the same vertical line as the cabinet door are turned on. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present invention; Figure 2 This is a structural schematic diagram from another perspective of the present invention; Figure 3 This is a partial cross-sectional view of the present invention; Figure 4 for Figure 3 Enlarged view of section “A”; Figure 5 Top sectional view of the present invention; Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the access mechanism of the present invention; Figure 7 This is a partial cross-sectional view of the adjustment mechanism of the present invention; Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the lifting mechanism of the present invention; Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the storage mechanism of the present invention; In the picture: 1. Cabinet body; 10. Storage / retrieval port; 11. Base; 111. Waterproof platform; 112. Connector; 113. Anti-tipping component; 12. Rain cover; 13. Display screen; 14. Barcode scanning component; 15. Button; 16. Indicator light; 2. Cabinet door; 20. Storage / retrieval cabinet; 3. Adjustment mechanism; 31. Push plate; 32. Clamping plate; 33. Spring; 34. Adjustment electric push rod; 4. Storage / retrieval mechanism; 41. Pull-out plate; 410. Storage / retrieval slide; 42. Storage / retrieval slide rod; 43. Electric push rod for storage and retrieval; 44. Load-bearing rod for storage and retrieval; 5. Storage mechanism; 50. Lifting slide; 51. Support frame; 510. Storage slide; 511. Sliding protrusion; 52. Storage slide bar; 53. Electric push rod for storage; 54. Load-bearing rod for storage; 6. Lifting mechanism; 61. Frame; 610. Electric slide; 62. Slider; 621. Lifting load-bearing rod; 63. Drive assembly; 631. Motor; 632. Pinion; 633. Gear. Detailed Implementation

[0017] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0018] Please see Figure 1 This embodiment provides an automatic parcel locker, including a locker body 1. The top of the locker body 1 is equipped with a rain shelter 12. The locker body 1 is equipped with a display screen 13, a barcode scanning component 14, and buttons 15. The display screen 13, barcode scanning component 14, and buttons 15 are the same as in the prior art and are not specifically disclosed in this embodiment. The bottom of the locker body 1 is equipped with a base 11. The base 11 includes a waterproof platform 111 fixedly connected to the bottom of the locker body 1, an anti-tipping component 113, and a connector 112 fixedly connecting the waterproof platform 111 and the anti-tipping component 113. The anti-tipping component 113 is located below the ground. The locker body 1, waterproof platform 111, connector 112, and anti-tipping component 113 are all cylinders. The diameter of the anti-tipping component 113 is larger than that of the connector 112, and the diameter of the waterproof platform 111 is larger than that of the locker body 1. During installation, the bottom of the waterproof platform 111 is not higher than the ground, and the anti-tipping component 113 is located below the ground. The space between the anti-tipping component 113 and the waterproof platform 111 is filled with soil or cement to provide stability.

[0019] Please see Figure 5 , Figure 8 In this embodiment, a lifting mechanism 6 is provided inside the cabinet 1. The lifting mechanism 6 includes a frame 61 rotatably connected to the cabinet 1. The lifting mechanism 6 and the frame 61 are cylindrical. The frame 61 includes three columns, with equal spacing between adjacent columns and equal axial distances from the three columns to the frame 61. An electric sliding groove 610 is provided on each column, and a slider 62 is slidably connected within the electric sliding groove 610 (the drive end of the electric sliding groove 610 is connected to the slider 62). Several lifting load-bearing rods 621 are provided on the three sliders 62 (the several lifting load-bearing rods 621 are fixed on a U-shaped fixing frame, which is fixed to the three sliders 62, with the opening of the U-shaped fixing frame facing between two of the columns, such as...). Figure 8 As shown), several lifting support rods 621 are parallel to each other and located on the same horizontal plane, and the extension direction of the lifting support rods 621 is consistent with the opening direction of the fixed frame (e.g., Figure 8 As shown, there is a gap between adjacent lifting support rods 621. The slider 62 slides within the electric slide groove 610, causing several lifting support rods 621 to move vertically.

[0020] The bottom of the lifting mechanism 6 is equipped with a drive assembly 63 for driving the frame 61 to rotate. The drive assembly 63 includes a motor 631, a pinion 632 fixed to the output end of the motor 631, and a large gear 633 fixed to the frame 61 (the axis of the large gear 633 is coaxial with the axis of the frame 61). The pinion 632 meshes with the large gear 633 for transmission. The motor 631 drives the pinion 632 to rotate, and the pinion 632 meshes with the large gear 633, driving the frame 61 to rotate, thereby causing the frame 61, the fixed frame, the lifting support rod 621, etc. to rotate.

[0021] Please see Figures 1-4 , Figure 6 , Figure 7 In this embodiment, a storage and retrieval port 10 is provided at the bottom of the side wall of the cabinet 1. A storage and retrieval mechanism 4 is provided at the bottom of the storage and retrieval port 10. The storage and retrieval mechanism 4 includes two pull-out plates 41 that are slidably connected to the inner walls of both sides of the storage and retrieval port 10, a storage and retrieval slide rod 42 that is slidably connected to the two pull-out plates 41, a plurality of storage and retrieval electric push rods 43 provided on the storage and retrieval slide rod 42, and a storage and retrieval load-bearing rod 44 fixed to the storage and retrieval electric push rod 43. The plurality of storage and retrieval slide rods 42 are parallel to each other and located on the same horizontal plane. The storage and retrieval slide rods 42 move in the radial direction along the rotation axis of the frame 61. A storage and retrieval groove 410 is provided on the pull-out plate 41. The storage and retrieval slide rod 42 is slidably connected to the storage and retrieval groove 410. A driving component, such as an electric push rod, is provided in the storage and retrieval groove 410 for driving the storage and retrieval slide rod 42 to slide.

[0022] Furthermore, an adjustment mechanism 3 is provided on the inner walls of both sides of the access port 10. The adjustment mechanism 3 includes a push plate 31, a clamping plate 32 slidably connected to the push plate 31, a spring 33, and an adjustment electric push rod 34. The working surfaces of the two clamping plates 32 are opposite to each other and parallel to each other. The extension direction of the access support rod 44 is parallel to the working surface of the clamping plate 32. The two force-bearing ends of the spring 33 are respectively fixed on the clamping plate 32 and the push plate 31. The output end of the adjustment electric push rod 34 is fixed on the push plate 31.

[0023] Please see Figure 3 , Figure 5 and Figure 9In this embodiment, the cabinet 1 has several storage layers, each with several storage mechanisms 5 distributed circumferentially on the outside of the lifting mechanism 6. Each storage mechanism 5 includes several storage support rods 54 that move radially along the frame 61. These rods are parallel to each other and located on the same horizontal plane, with gaps between adjacent rods. The storage mechanism 5 also includes a support frame 51, a storage slide rod 52 slidably connected to the support frame 51, and several electric push rods 53 fixed to the slide rod 52. The several storage support rods 54 are respectively fixed to the output ends of the electric push rods 53. The support frame 51 has a storage groove 510, and the slide rod 52 is slidably connected to the inner wall of the storage groove 510. The storage groove 510 contains a driving component, such as an electric push rod, for driving the slide rod 52 to slide.

[0024] The cabinet 1 is vertically provided with a lifting slide 50, and the support frame 51 is provided with a sliding protrusion 511. The sliding protrusion 511 is slidably connected to the inner wall of the lifting slide 50. The lifting slide 50 is provided with a driving component for driving the sliding protrusion 511 to rise and fall, such as an electric push rod or a pneumatic push rod. By driving the sliding protrusion 511 to rise and fall, the distance between the upper and lower storage mechanisms 5 is changed, thereby changing the height of the storage layer and allowing higher express delivery packages to be placed in the storage layer.

[0025] When storing a package, first pull out the storage mechanism 4 (the entire storage mechanism 4 is pulled outwards via two pull-out plates 41), place the single package on the storage support rods 44, preferably in the middle of the several storage support rods 44, and then push the storage mechanism 4 into the storage opening 10; at this time, activate the adjustment mechanism 3, the two adjustment electric push rods 34 push the two push plates 31 closer together, so that the two clamping plates 32 are closer together. When the action surfaces of the two clamping plates 32 touch the package, the springs 33 begin to compress. Under the pressure of the two clamping plates 32 on both sides of the package and the action of the springs 33, the sides of the package are parallel to the storage support rods 44; finally, retract the push plates 31 and clamping plates 32 with the adjustment electric push rods 34. At this time, the package is aligned.

[0026] After the courier is adjusted, the lifting support bar 621 is lowered to its lowest point (below the storage support bar 44). The drive assembly 63 drives the lifting support bar 621 to rotate to be parallel with the storage support bar 44 (i.e., the lifting support bar 621 is in the storage state). The electric push rod in the storage slide 410 drives the storage slide bar 42 to slide into the frame 61. The storage electric push rod 43 pushes the storage support bar 44 to move in the direction of the lifting support bar 621 until, when viewed from above / below, the storage support bar 44 is located within the gap of the lifting support bar 621 and the storage support bar 44 does not exceed the bottom end of the U-shaped fixed frame (the storage support bar 44 is in the storage state).

[0027] At this time, the electric chute 610 drives the slider 62 to rise, which in turn raises the lifting support rod 621. The lifting support rod 621 passes through the gap between the storage support rods 44, allowing the goods to be transferred onto the lifting support rod 621. After the lifting support rod 621 reaches its highest point, the frame 61 rotates, aligning the opening of the U-shaped fixing frame with one of the rows of storage mechanisms 5 (the lifting support rod 621 is parallel to the storage support rods 54 in that row). Several storage slides 52 on that row that do not contain express packages slide toward the frame 61, but the storage support rods 54 do not slide into the vertical area corresponding to the gap of the lifting support rod 621. In the uppermost storage mechanism 5, two to three electric push rods 53 on both sides drive the storage support rods 54 to slide into the vertical area corresponding to the gap of the lifting support rod 621. In the lower storage mechanisms 5, the number of storage support rods 54 that slide out increases sequentially, but the storage support rods 54 that do not slide out are all the storage support rods 54 located in the middle position. In the lowermost storage mechanism 5, all the storage support rods 54 slide out (at this time, the lifting mechanism 6 and the storage mechanisms 5 in this row with the sliding storage support rods 54 are in a switching state). The lifting support rod 621 begins to descend. If the descent is large, the descent will land on the upper storage support rod 54; if the descent is small, the descent will land on the lower storage support rod 54 (note that the closer to the upper storage layer, the higher the height). Once the package is positioned on the extended support bar 54, the electric push rod 53 can retract to pull the support bar 54 back (in another embodiment, to prevent the package from falling during movement, the non-extended support bar 54 also extends, and the support bar 54 retracts simultaneously, effectively preventing the package from falling through the gap in the support bar 54). When the electric push rod 53 retracts to its shortest position, the sliding bar 52 slides away from the frame 61, so that the support bar 54 and the package are positioned within the storage layer.

[0028] When retrieving a package, the frame 61 rotates, and the shelf slide 52 holding the package slide slide 52 slides towards the frame 61. The electric push rod 53 on the shelf slide 52 extends, switching the lifting support rod 621 and the shelf support rod 54 holding the package slide slide 52. The lifting support rod 621 rises, transferring the package from the shelf support rod 54 to the lifting support rod 621. The shelf slide slide 52 retracts completely, and the frame 61 rotates, positioning the lifting support rod 621 in the storage / retrieval state (the lifting support rod 621 is parallel to the storage / retrieval support rod 44). The storage / retrieval support rod 44 extends into the frame 61, and the lifting support rod 621 descends, transferring the package to the storage / retrieval support rod 44. The storage / retrieval support rod 44 retracts into the storage / retrieval opening 10. By pulling out the pull-out plate 41, the storage / retrieval support rod 44 and the package can be pulled out of the storage / retrieval opening 10 to retrieve the package.

[0029] It is worth noting that the storage slot 10 is not suitable for placing bagged or flat express packages.

[0030] To prevent damage to bagged or flat packages, please refer to [link / reference needed]. Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 5 In this embodiment, a storage cabinet 20 is provided between two adjacent storage mechanisms 5 in the same storage layer. The storage cabinet 20 has a cabinet door 2 on its outer side. The cabinet door 2 is hinged to the cabinet body 1. The cabinet body 1 has several indicator lights 16 on its circumference. When the cabinet door 2 is opened, the indicator lights 16 located on the same vertical line as the cabinet door 2 are turned on, making it easy to find the opened cabinet door 2.

[0031] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the present invention is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and that the invention can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics of the invention. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered in all respects as exemplary and non-limiting, and the scope of the invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description. Thus, it is intended that all variations falling within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the claims be included within the present invention.

Claims

1. An automatic parcel locker, comprising a locker body (1) and several storage layers disposed within the locker body (1), characterized in that, The cabinet (1) is provided with a lifting mechanism (6), and the storage layer is provided with a number of storage mechanisms (5). The storage mechanisms (5) are distributed circumferentially on the outside of the lifting mechanism (6). The cabinet (1) has access ports (10) on its side wall. The lifting mechanism (6) includes a frame (61) rotatably connected to the cabinet (1). Several lifting load-bearing rods (621) are slidably connected on the frame (61) in the vertical direction. The several lifting load-bearing rods (621) are parallel to each other and located on the same horizontal plane. There is a gap between adjacent lifting load-bearing rods (621). When the lifting load-bearing rods (621) are in the storage and retrieval state, the lifting load-bearing rods (621) are directly facing the storage and retrieval port (10). The storage mechanism (5) includes several electric push rods (53) and a storage support rod (54) set at the output end of the electric push rod (53). Each electric push rod (53) has a storage support rod (54) at its output end. The electric push rod (53) drives the storage support rod (54) to move radially. The several storage support rods (54) are parallel to each other and located on the same horizontal plane. There is a gap between adjacent storage support rods (54). When the lifting mechanism (6) and one of the storage mechanisms (5) are in the switching state, the lifting support rod (621) and the storage support rod (54) of the storage mechanism (5) are on the same horizontal plane, and all / part of the storage support rod (54) of the storage mechanism (5) are located in the gap of the lifting support rod (621).

2. The automatic parcel locker according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom of the access port (10) is provided with an access mechanism (4). The access mechanism (4) includes a pull plate (41) slidably connected to the inner wall of the access port (10), an access slide rod (42) slidably connected to the pull plate (41), a plurality of access electric push rods (43) provided on the access slide rod (42), and access load-bearing rods (44) provided on the access electric push rods (43). Each access electric push rod (43) is provided with an access load-bearing rod (44). The plurality of access slide rods (42) are parallel to each other and located on the same horizontal plane. The access slide rods (42) move in the radial direction along the rotation axis of the frame (61). When the access load-bearing rod (44) is in the access state, the plurality of access load-bearing rods (44) are located in the gap between the plurality of lifting load-bearing rods (621) in sequence.

3. An automatic parcel locker according to claim 2, characterized in that, The inner walls on both sides of the access port (10) are provided with adjustment mechanisms (3). The adjustment mechanism (3) includes a push plate (31), a clamping plate (32) slidably connected to the push plate (31), a spring (33), and an adjustment electric push rod (34). The working surfaces of the two clamping plates (32) are opposite to each other and parallel to each other. The extension direction of the access load-bearing rod (44) is parallel to the working surface of the clamping plate (32). The two force-bearing ends of the spring (33) are fixed on the clamping plate (32) and the push plate (31) respectively. The output end of the adjustment electric push rod (34) is fixed on the push plate (31).

4. An automatic parcel locker according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom of the lifting mechanism (6) is provided with a drive assembly (63) for driving the frame (61) to rotate. The drive assembly (63) includes a motor (631), a small gear (632) fixed on the output end of the motor (631), and a large gear (633) fixed on the frame (61). The small gear (632) and the large gear (633) mesh and transmit power.

5. An automatic parcel locker according to claim 1, characterized in that, The frame (61) includes several columns, and an electric slide groove (610) is provided on the column. A slider (62) is slidably connected in the electric slide groove (610), and the slider (62) is fixedly connected to several lifting load-bearing rods (621).

6. An automatic parcel locker according to claim 1, characterized in that, The storage mechanism (5) also includes a support frame (51), a storage slide rod (52) slidably connected to the support frame (51), and several storage electric push rods (53) fixed on the storage slide rod (52).

7. An automatic parcel locker according to claim 6, characterized in that, The cabinet (1) is vertically provided with a lifting slide groove (50), and the support frame (51) is provided with a sliding protrusion (511). The sliding protrusion (511) is slidably connected to the inner wall of the lifting slide groove (50).

8. An automatic parcel locker according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom of the cabinet (1) is provided with a base (11), the base (11) includes a waterproof platform (111) fixedly connected to the bottom of the cabinet (1), an anti-tipping component (113), and a connector (112) fixedly connecting the waterproof platform (111) and the anti-tipping component (113). The anti-tipping component (113) is located on the lower side of the ground.

9. An automatic parcel locker according to claim 1, characterized in that, A storage cabinet (20) is provided between two adjacent storage mechanisms (5) in the same storage layer. The storage cabinet (20) has a cabinet door (2) on its outside and is hinged to the cabinet body (1).

10. An automatic parcel locker according to claim 9, characterized in that, The cabinet (1) is provided with several indicator lights (16) in the circumferential direction. When the cabinet door (2) is opened, the indicator lights (16) located on the same vertical line as the cabinet door (2) are turned on.

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