In-Store Order Picking Equipment and In-Store Order Picking Method

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to an in-store goods allocation device and an in-store goods allocation method. The in-store goods allocation device includes a device main body, which is formed with a storage area, a docking area, and a packing area, and is provided with an in-store goods outlet and an in-store goods inlet facing the store interior. The device also includes a goods picker movably arranged between the storage area and the packing area. The goods picker is configured to have a first goods allocation path, a second goods allocation path, and a third goods allocation path according to instructions. In the first goods allocation path, the goods picker directly moves from the storage area to the packing area; in the second goods allocation path, the goods picker directly moves from the storage area to the in-store goods outlet; in the third goods allocation path, the goods picker moves from the in-store goods inlet to the packing area, so that the goods put in from the in-store goods inlet can be packed by a packing machine. Through the above technical solution, according to specific requirements, the goods in the device can be sent to the packing position for packing or sent to the manual area for packing, and the goods outside the device can also be sent to the packing position for packing.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to the field of goods distribution, and in particular, to an in-store goods distribution device and an in-store goods distribution method. Background Art

[0002] Goods distribution devices can be applied in various usage environments such as pharmacies and supermarkets. The goods distribution devices in the related art can send the goods in the device to the packing position for packing. However, when the goods in the device cannot meet the demand, the goods distribution devices in the related art cannot send the goods outside the device (such as the goods in the manual area) to the packing position for packing. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The purpose of the present disclosure is to provide an in-store goods distribution device and an in-store goods distribution method, which can, according to specific requirements, send the goods in the device to the packing position for packing or to the manual area for packing, or send the goods outside the device to the packing position for packing.

[0004] To achieve the above purpose, the present disclosure provides an in-store goods distribution device. The in-store goods distribution device includes a device main body, the device main body is formed with a storage area, a docking area, and a packing area. A packing machine is provided in the packing area. The device main body is provided with an in-store delivery outlet and an in-store inlet that face the inside of the store and are communicated with the docking area. The in-store goods distribution device further includes a picker movably provided between the storage area and the packing area. The picker is configured to have a first goods distribution path, a second goods distribution path, and a third goods distribution path according to instructions. Among them, in the first goods distribution path, the picker directly moves from the storage area to the packing area, so that the picked goods can be packed by the packing machine; in the second goods distribution path, the picker directly moves from the storage area to the in-store delivery outlet, so that the picked goods can be taken out for packing in the store; in the third goods distribution path, the picker moves from the in-store inlet to the packing area, so that the goods put in from the in-store inlet can be packed by the packing machine.

[0005] Optionally, in the third goods distribution path, the picker first moves from the storage area to the in-store inlet, and then moves from the in-store inlet to the packing area, so that the goods put in from the in-store inlet and the goods picked by the picker can be packed by the packing machine together.

[0006] Optionally, the in-store goods allocation device further includes a first storage bin located in the docking area and disposed on the device main body. A first storage space communicating with the in-store goods outlet is formed inside the first storage bin. The first storage bin is provided with a goods inlet communicating with the first storage space. A guiding member is movably disposed on the first storage bin and configured to receive goods from the pick-up device that moves to the in-store goods outlet according to an instruction and guide the goods into the first storage space.

[0007] Optionally, the guiding member is configured as a guiding hopper rotatably connected to the first storage bin, having a receiving position and a retracted position. In the receiving position, the guiding member flips to the docking area side to receive the goods on the pick-up device. In the retracted position, the guiding member flips back to guide the goods from the goods inlet into the first storage space.

[0008] Optionally, the guiding member includes a bottom plate, an end plate, and two side plates. The end plate is disposed at one end of the bottom plate away from the first storage bin. The two side plates are respectively connected to both sides of the bottom plate. A space for receiving goods is formed among the bottom plate, the end plate, and the two side plates on both sides.

[0009] Optionally, an arc-shaped limiting groove is provided on the first storage bin, and a limiting member is provided on the guiding member. The limiting member slides in the limiting groove, and the two ends of the arc direction of the limiting groove limit the movement of the limiting member to limit the guiding member in the receiving position and the retracted position respectively.

[0010] Optionally, a plurality of first through holes communicating with the first storage space are respectively provided on two opposite sides of the first storage bin. The first through holes on both sides of the first storage bin are arranged in one-to-one correspondence, and sensors are installed at the first through holes.

[0011] Optionally, the first storage bin includes a bottom plate, a first back plate, and two first side plates. The first back plate is disposed on the bottom plate and is oppositely arranged with the in-store goods outlet in the second horizontal direction. The two first side plates are oppositely arranged in the first horizontal direction and are both fixedly connected to the first back plate. The bottom plate, the first back plate, and the two first side plates on both sides enclose the first storage space and form the goods inlet at the top. The second horizontal direction is perpendicular to the first horizontal direction.

[0012] Optionally, the in-store goods allocation device further includes a second storage bin located in the docking area and disposed on the device main body. A second storage space communicating with the in-store goods inlet is formed inside the second storage bin. A discharge opening communicating with the second storage space is provided at the bottom of the second storage bin, and a blocking member for opening and closing the discharge opening according to an instruction is provided.

[0013] Optionally, the blocking member is configured as a blocking plate rotatably connected to the second storage bin, and has a blocking position and a discharging position. In the blocking position, the blocking member closes the discharge opening and is used to confine the goods in the second storage space. In the discharging position, the blocking member flips toward the docking area side to open the discharge opening and is used to deliver the goods to the pick-up device that has moved into place.

[0014] Optionally, the second storage bin includes a guiding plate disposed opposite to the blocking member. The guiding plate is located below the in-store goods inlet and is inclined toward the blocking member side in the downward direction.

[0015] Optionally, the bottom of the guiding plate is located above the blocking member, and is used to abut against and limit the further rotation of the blocking member toward the second storage space when the blocking member rotates to the blocking position. A limiting plate extending toward the side away from the blocking member is provided at the bottom of the guiding plate, and the limiting plate is used to abut against and limit the further rotation of the blocking member toward the docking area side when the blocking member rotates to the discharging position.

[0016] Optionally, the second storage bin further includes a second back plate and two second side plates. The two second side plates are oppositely disposed in the first horizontal direction. The second back plate is fixedly connected between the two second side plates and is oppositely disposed in the second horizontal direction with respect to the in-store goods inlet. The blocking member, the second back plate, and the two second side plates on both sides enclose the second storage space and form the discharge opening at the bottom. The blocking member is rotatably connected to the second side plate, and the second horizontal direction is perpendicular to the first horizontal direction.

[0017] Optionally, a plurality of second through holes communicating with the second storage space are respectively formed on opposite sides of the second storage bin. The second through holes on both sides of the second storage bin are arranged in one-to-one correspondence. The second through holes are disposed close to the blocking member, and the second through holes are used for installing sensors.

[0018] Optionally, the storage area, the docking area, and the packing area are arranged in sequence along the first horizontal direction. The pick-up device moves along the vertical plane where the first horizontal direction is located. The in-store goods outlet and the in-store goods inlet both open along the second horizontal direction and are spaced apart vertically. The second horizontal direction is perpendicular to the first horizontal direction.

[0019] Optionally, the in-store shipping opening is 100 mm - 130 mm from the ground, and the in-store receiving opening is located below the in-store shipping opening and 70 mm - 90 mm from the bottom surface.

[0020] Optionally, the device main body includes a cabinet body. The storage area, the docking area, and the packing area are all formed inside the cabinet body. The pick-up device is configured to be movable inside the cabinet body. The cabinet body includes at least a side cabinet board located in the docking area. The in-store shipping opening and the in-store receiving opening are both arranged on the side cabinet board. A first baffle and a second baffle are movably connected to the side cabinet board. The first baffle and the second baffle are respectively used to open and close the in-store shipping opening and the in-store receiving opening.

[0021] Optionally, the storage area is provided with a shelf for storing goods. The in-store goods distribution device further includes a distribution cabinet arranged on one side of the packing area along the second horizontal direction. The distribution cabinet has a pick-up operation surface facing outside the store. The in-store goods distribution device further includes a conveying device for conveying the packed goods in the packing area to the distribution cabinet along the second horizontal direction.

[0022] Based on the above solutions, the present disclosure further provides an in-store goods distribution method, using the above in-store goods distribution device. The in-store goods distribution method includes a first distribution mode, a second distribution mode, and a third distribution mode.

[0023] In the first distribution mode, when the goods in the storage area can meet the requirements of the out-of-store pick-up order, control the pick-up device to execute the first distribution path.

[0024] In the second distribution mode, when the goods in the storage area can meet the requirements of the in-store pick-up order, control the pick-up device to execute the second distribution path.

[0025] In the third distribution mode, when the goods in the storage area cannot meet the requirements of the out-of-store pick-up order, control the pick-up device to execute the third distribution path.

[0026] Through the above technical solution, the in-store goods allocation device of the present disclosure has both an in-store goods inlet and an in-store goods outlet. When it is necessary to send the goods in the storage area to the packing area for packing, the instruction indicates that the goods picker executes the first goods allocation path, that is, after picking up the goods from the storage area, the goods picker directly sends them to the packing area for packing. When it is necessary to take out the goods in the storage area to the manual area (which can be a counter or a manual sales area, etc.), the instruction indicates that the goods picker executes the second goods allocation path. Under this path, after the goods picker takes out the goods from the storage area, it sends them to the in-store goods outlet for the staff or the manipulator to take away, and the goods will be packed in the manual area after being taken away. When it is necessary to send the goods outside the device (that is, the goods not in the storage area) to the packing area for packing, the instruction indicates that the goods picker executes the third goods allocation path. The in-store staff or the manipulator sends the goods in from the in-store goods inlet, and the goods picker at the in-store goods inlet takes away the sent-in goods and then sends them to the packing machine for packing. The instruction of the present disclosure can be issued by the controller. Before goods allocation, according to the specific goods requirements, select the corresponding distribution method, and then the corresponding instruction can be generated to control the movement of the goods picker. Therefore, by using the in-store goods allocation device of the present disclosure, the goods in the device can be sent to the packing area for packing or to the manual area for packing according to specific requirements, and the goods outside the device can also be sent to the packing area for packing.

[0027] Other features and advantages of the present disclosure will be described in detail in the following specific implementation section. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0028] The drawings are used to provide a further understanding of the present disclosure, and constitute a part of the specification. Together with the following specific implementation, they are used to explain the present disclosure, but do not constitute a limitation to the present disclosure. In the drawings:

[0029] Figure 1 is a schematic external structure diagram of an exemplary embodiment of the in-store goods allocation device of the present disclosure;

[0030] Figure 2 is a schematic internal structure diagram of an exemplary embodiment of the in-store goods allocation device of the present disclosure;

[0031] Figure 3 is a schematic structure diagram of the distribution goods cabinet of an exemplary embodiment of the in-store goods allocation device of the present disclosure;

[0032] Figure 4 is a schematic structure diagram of the side cabinet board of an exemplary embodiment of the in-store goods allocation device of the present disclosure;

[0033] Figure 5 is a schematic structure diagram of the first storage bin and the second storage bin of an exemplary embodiment of the in-store goods allocation device of the present disclosure;

[0034] Figure 6It is a schematic structural diagram of a guiding plate of an exemplary embodiment of the in-store goods allocation device of the present disclosure;

[0035] Figure 7 It is a schematic structural diagram of a blocking member of an exemplary embodiment of the in-store goods allocation device of the present disclosure;

[0036] Figure 8 It is a schematic structural diagram of a limiting plate of an exemplary embodiment of the in-store goods allocation device of the present disclosure.

[0037] Description of reference numerals

[0038] 1 - Storage area; 11 - Shelf;

[0039] 2 - Docking area; 21 - In-store shipping outlet; 22 - In-store receiving inlet;

[0040] 3 - Packing area;

[0041] 4 - Goods picker;

[0042] 5 - First storage bin; 51 - First storage space; 52 - Inlet for goods; 53 - Guiding member; 531 - Bottom plate; 532 - End plate; 533 - Side plate; 534 - Limiting member; 54 - Limiting groove; 55 - First through hole; 56 - Bottom board; 57 - First back board; 58 - First side board;

[0043] 6 - Second storage bin; 61 - Second storage space; 62 - Unloading opening; 63 - Blocking member; 64 - Guiding plate; 641 - Limiting plate; 65 - Second side board; 66 - Second back board; 67 - Second through hole;

[0044] 7 - Cabinet; 71 - Side cabinet board; 72 - First baffle; 73 - Second baffle;

[0045] 8 - Delivery and goods storage cabinet; 81 - Goods picking operation surface. Detailed implementation manners

[0046] The following will describe in detail the specific implementation manners of the present disclosure with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that the specific implementation manners described herein are only for explaining and illustrating the present disclosure, and are not used to limit the present disclosure.

[0047] It should be noted that all actions of obtaining signals, information or data in the present disclosure are carried out on the premise of complying with the corresponding data protection regulations and policies of the country where the location is located, and with the authorization given by the owner of the corresponding device.

[0048] In the present disclosure, unless otherwise stated, the orientation terms such as "upper", "lower", "horizontal", and "vertical" generally refer to the "upper", "lower", "horizontal", and "vertical" relative to the gravity direction of the corresponding components in the use state. "Inner" and "outer" refer to the "inner" and "outer" relative to the contour of the corresponding component itself, and "far" and "near" refer to the "far" and "near" compared to the reference object. In addition, the terms such as "first" and "second" used in the present disclosure are used to distinguish one element from another, without sequence and importance. In the following description, when referring to the drawings, unless otherwise explained, the same reference numerals in different drawings represent the same or similar elements. The above definitions are only used to explain and illustrate the present disclosure and should not be construed as a limitation to the present disclosure.

[0049] The in-store goods allocation equipment and the in-store goods allocation method of the present disclosure can be used in any field that requires goods distribution, such as pharmacies and supermarkets. As an embodiment, the in-store goods allocation equipment and the in-store goods allocation method provided by the present disclosure can be used in a pharmacy for the allocation and packing of drugs, so that the drugs in the equipment can be sent to the packing area 3 for packing or to the manual area for packing according to the specific needs of customers. Drugs outside the equipment (manual area) can also be sent to the packing area 3 for packing. Among them, the drugs packed in the manual area can be directly taken away by customers, and the drugs packed in the packing area 3 can be conveyed to the distribution cabinet 8 for later collection by customers or delivery personnel.

[0050] According to the specific implementation manner of the present disclosure, referring to the attached Figure 1 to the attached Figure 3 As shown in the figures, the present disclosure provides an in-store goods allocation equipment, which includes an equipment main body. The equipment main body is formed with a storage area 1, a docking area 2, and a packing area 3. The packing area 3 is provided with a packing machine. The equipment main body is provided with an in-store delivery outlet 21 and an in-store inlet 22 that face the inside of the store and are communicated with the docking area 2. The in-store goods allocation equipment further includes a picker 4 movably arranged between the storage area 1 and the packing area 3. The picker 4 is configured to have a first goods allocation path, a second goods allocation path, and a third goods allocation path according to instructions. Among them, in the first goods allocation path, the picker 4 directly moves from the storage area 1 to the packing area 3 so that the goods taken can be packed by the packing machine; in the second goods allocation path, the picker 4 directly moves from the storage area 1 to the in-store delivery outlet 21 so that the goods taken can be taken out for in-store packing; in the third goods allocation path, the picker 4 moves from the in-store inlet 22 to the packing area 3 so that the goods put in from the in-store inlet 22 can be packed by the packing machine.

[0051] Through the above technical solution, the in-store goods allocation device of the present disclosure has both an in-store goods inlet 22 and an in-store goods outlet 21. When it is necessary to send the goods in the storage area 1 to the packing area 3 for packing, the instruction instructs the goods picker 4 to execute the first goods allocation path, that is, after the goods picker 4 picks up the goods from the storage area 1, it directly sends them to the packing area 3 for packing. When it is necessary to take out the goods in the storage area 1 to the manual area (which can be a counter or a manual sales area, etc.), the instruction instructs the goods picker 4 to execute the second goods allocation path. Under this path, after the goods picker 4 takes out the goods from the storage area 1, it sends them to the in-store goods outlet 21 for the staff or the manipulator to take away, and the goods will be packed in the manual area after being taken away. When it is necessary to send the goods outside the device (that is, the goods not in the storage area 1) to the packing area 3 for packing, the instruction instructs the goods picker 4 to execute the third goods allocation path. The in-store staff or the manipulator sends the goods in from the in-store goods inlet 22, and the goods picker 4 at the in-store goods inlet 22 picks up the incoming goods and then sends them to the packing machine for packing. The instruction of the present disclosure can be issued by the controller. Before goods allocation, according to the specific goods requirements, select the corresponding distribution method, and then the corresponding instruction can be generated to control the movement of the goods picker 4. Therefore, by using the in-store goods allocation device of the present disclosure, the goods in the device can be sent to the packing area 3 for packing or to the manual area for packing according to specific requirements, or the goods outside the device can be sent to the packing area 3 for packing.

[0052] Among them, the third goods allocation path includes two situations.

[0053] The first situation is that the goods in the storage area 1 cannot fully meet the goods allocation requirements. At this time, the goods picker 4 directly moves to the docking area 2 and receives the goods from the outside (that is, the manual area) at the in-store goods inlet 22, and then sends them to the packing machine in the packing area 3 for packing.

[0054] The second situation is that part of the required goods is located in the storage area 1 and the other part is located in the manual area. In this case, there are two execution methods.

[0055] One of the execution methods is applicable to the situation where the goods picker 4 is close to the storage area 1. In this case, the goods picker 4 first moves from the storage area 1 to the in-store goods inlet 22, and then moves from the in-store goods inlet 22 to the packing area 3, so that the goods put in from the in-store goods inlet 22 and the goods picked up by the goods picker 4 can be sent to the packing machine together for packing. That is to say, the goods picker 4 first picks up the goods from the storage area 1, then carries the goods in the storage area 1 and moves to the in-store goods inlet 22, receives the goods from the manual area, and sends the collected goods to the packing machine in the packing area 3 for packing.

[0056] Another execution method is applicable to the case where the picker 4 is near the in-store shipping outlet 21. In this case, the picker 4 may have just completed the second path, that is, the picker 4 has just taken out the goods from the storage area 1 and sent them to the in-store shipping outlet 21. After that, the picker 4 can directly move to the in-store receiving inlet 22 without returning to the storage area 1, pick up goods from the in-store receiving inlet 22, then return to the storage area 1 to pick up the required goods, and finally carry all the goods to the packing machine for packing.

[0057] Of course, it can also be the case that there is no such above two execution methods. That is, regardless of the position of the picker 4, when both the goods in the storage area 1 and the goods in the manual area are needed, by default, after the picker 4 receives the instruction to execute the third goods allocation path, it will first return to the storage area 1 to pick up goods, and then go to the in-store receiving inlet 22 to pick up goods.

[0058] In addition, the above goods allocation paths can be combined with each other for use to adapt to continuous goods allocation operations.

[0059] It should be noted that the "in-store" described in this disclosure not only refers to inside a pharmacy, supermarket or other store in the usage environment, but also can include all the manual areas where this equipment is set up, which can be inside the store counter or in the in-store activity area outside the counter. And the picker 4 can directly pick up goods from the storage area 1. Among them, the picker 4 can be provided with a manipulator or a conveyor belt to take out the goods in the storage area 1.

[0060] In order to be able to temporarily store the picked goods, in the specific implementation manner provided in this disclosure, referring to the attached Figure 4 to the attached Figure 6 shown in the figures, the in-store goods allocation equipment further includes a first storage bin 5 located in the docking area 2 and arranged on the equipment main body. A first storage space 51 communicating with the in-store shipping outlet 21 is formed inside the first storage bin 5. The first storage bin 5 is provided with a receiving inlet 52 communicating with the first storage space 51. A guiding member 53 that can be movably arranged on the first storage bin 5 and can receive goods from the picker 4 moving to the in-store shipping outlet 21 according to an instruction and guide the goods into the first storage space 51 is provided.

[0061] After setting the first storage bin 5, when the goods are sent to the in-store shipping outlet 21 by the picker 4, the goods can be first guided into the first storage bin 5 through the guiding member 53, and the goods can be temporarily stored in the first storage bin 5 until they are taken away by in-store personnel or a manipulator. After the delivery is completed, the picker 4 can reset or perform other picking and delivery operations without having to wait all the time. That is, the delivery operation of the picker 4 does not need to be synchronized with the operation of picking up goods from the in-store shipping outlet 21, improving the operation efficiency.

[0062] The instruction to control the guide 53 may be issued by the controller, and when the guide 53 is ready to receive the goods on the picker 4, the picker 4 has moved to the guide 53, or when the picker 4 moves to the in-store delivery port 21, the guide 53 is ready to receive. It should be noted that the picker 4 is provided with a conveying mechanism for conveying the goods to the guide 53, and the conveying mechanism may be a conveyor belt or a cylinder for pushing the goods.

[0063] In some other embodiments, the guide member 53 may be configured as an arc-shaped plate, and the groove of the arc-shaped plate is used to accommodate the cargo. Figure 5 and attached Figure 6 As shown in the figure, the guide member 53 is constructed as a guide bucket rotatably connected to the first storage bin 5, so as to have a receiving position and a retracted position. In the receiving position, the guide member 53 flips to the side of the docking area 2 to receive the goods on the picker 4. In the retracted position, the guide member 53 flips and resets to guide the goods from the cargo inlet 52 into the first storage space 51.

[0064] Among them, refer to the attached Figure 5 and attached Figure 6 As shown in the figure, when the guide 53 is flipped to the receiving position, the conveying mechanism on the picker 4 delivers the goods into the guide 53. In the process of the guide 53 flipping to the retracted position, the guide 53 rotates upward as a whole. Under the action of gravity, the goods in the guide 53 continue to move downward until they fall into the first storage space 51 from the feeding port 52.

[0065] It should be noted that the guide member 53 can be driven to rotate by a driving cylinder, or can be connected to a driving motor to drive it to rotate. In addition, the guide bucket as the guide member 53 described in the present disclosure can be constructed as any structure that can achieve the above functions.

[0066] Here, the present disclosure provides a specific implementation of a guide bucket as the guide member 53, Figure 6 and attached Figure 7 As shown in the figure, the guide member 53 includes a bottom plate 531, an end plate 532 and two side plates 533. The end plate 532 is arranged at an end of the bottom plate 531 away from the first storage bin 5. The two side plates 533 are respectively connected to both sides of the bottom plate 531. The bottom plate 531, the end plate 532 and the side plates 533 on both sides form a space for receiving goods.

[0067] Among them, refer to the attached Figure 6 and attached Figure 7As shown in the figure, the bottom plate 531 is used to guide the goods during the upward turning process. The side plates 533 on both sides limit the goods on the bottom plate 531 to prevent the goods from detaching from the guide member 53 on both sides. The end plate 532 can reduce the possibility that the goods slide out of the guide member 53 due to inertia during the upward turning process of the guide member 53.

[0068] In order to enable the guide member 53 to stay at the receiving position and the retracted position, the present disclosure provides a guide hopper as a specific implementation manner of the guide member 53. Refer to the attached Figure 6 and the attached Figure 7 As shown in the figure, an arc-shaped limiting groove 54 is provided on the first storage bin 5, and a limiting member 534 is provided on the guide member 53. The limiting member 534 slides in the limiting groove 54, and both ends in the arc direction of the limiting groove 54 limit the movement of the limiting member 534 to limit the guide member 53 at the receiving position and the retracted position respectively.

[0069] The above-mentioned limiting member 534 can rotate with the guide member 53. When the limiting member 534 moves to both ends of the limiting groove 54, the guide member 53 cannot continue to move. Taking the implementation manner shown in the attached Figure 6 as an example, when the limiting member 534 moves to the bottom end of the limiting groove 54, that is, the state shown in the attached Figure 6 figure, at this time the guide member 53 is located at the retracted position. When the limiting member 534 moves to the top end of the limiting groove 54, the guide member 53 is located at the receiving position. Among them, limiting grooves 54 can be provided on both sides of the first storage bin 5 that are opposite to each other in the first horizontal direction. Correspondingly, a limiting member 534 can be provided on each of the side plates 533 on both sides of the guide member 53 to cooperate with the limiting groove 54 on the same side.

[0070] After the goods are guided into the first storage bin 5 by the guide member 53, it is necessary to set a sensor to sense the situation of the goods and remind the staff or the manipulator to go to the store shipping outlet 21 to pick up the goods. At the same time, the sensor can also sense whether all the goods in the first storage bin 5 have been taken away. Therefore, it is particularly important to set a first sensor at the bottom of the first storage bin 5.

[0071] Regarding the installation of the above-mentioned sensor, in other implementation manners, the sensor can be directly installed inside the first storage bin 5. In the specific implementation manner provided by the present disclosure, refer to the attached Figure 6 and the attached Figure 7 As shown in the figure, a plurality of first through holes 55 communicating with the first storage space 51 are respectively provided on both sides of the first storage bin 5. The first through holes 55 on both sides of the first storage bin 5 are arranged in one-to-one correspondence, and the sensors are installed at the first through holes 55.

[0072] It should be noted that, refer to the attached Figure 6 and the attached Figure 7As shown, the two opposite sides of the first storage bin 5 can be distributed along the first horizontal direction or other directions on the horizontal plane. By adopting the method of the present disclosure, the sensor is arranged at the first through hole 55, which facilitates the wiring and installation of the sensor, and at the same time can avoid the sensor occupying the storage space of the first storage space 51.

[0073] Specifically, referring to the attached Figure 6 and the attached Figure 7 As shown, the sensor can be installed outside the first storage bin 5 as needed. The sensor can be a laser sensor. A laser emitter is installed outside one side of the first through hole 55 (a plurality of first through holes 55 on this side correspond to a plurality of laser emitters one by one), and a laser receiver is installed outside the first through hole 55 on the other side (a plurality of first through holes 55 on this side correspond to a plurality of laser receivers one by one). The laser of the laser emitter passes through the first through holes 55 on both sides and is received by the laser receiver on the opposite side. When the goods fall into the first storage space 51, the laser is interrupted, and it can be determined that there are goods entering the first storage bin 5. Among them, the plurality of first through holes 55 on each side of the first storage bin 5 are arranged along the second horizontal direction.

[0074] As for the structure of the first storage bin 5, it can be produced according to requirements. The present disclosure provides a specific implementation manner of the first storage bin 5 here. Referring to the attached Figure 5 and the attached Figure 6 As shown, the first storage bin 5 includes a bottom plate 56, a first back plate 57 and two first side plates 58. The first back plate 57 is arranged on the bottom plate 56 and is oppositely arranged in the second horizontal direction with the in-store shipping opening 21. The two first side plates 58 are oppositely arranged in the first horizontal direction and are both fixedly connected to the first back plate 57. The bottom plate 56, the first back plate 57 and the two first side plates 58 on both sides enclose the first storage space 51 and form an inlet 52 at the top. The second horizontal direction is perpendicular to the first horizontal direction.

[0075] Among them, referring to the attached Figure 5 and the attached Figure 6 As shown, the limiting grooves 54 on both sides can be respectively arranged on the two first side plates 58, and the first through holes 55 can also be opened on the first side plates 58, that is, a plurality of first through holes 55 are opened on both first side plates 58, and the plurality of first through holes 55 on each first side plate 58 are distributed along the second horizontal direction. The first through holes 55 are located above the bottom plate 56 and are close to the bottom plate 56.

[0076] In some other embodiments, the first storage bin 5 can be constructed as a box body or a semi-cylindrical structure with an upper opening and a side opening.

[0077] Similar to picking up goods from the store's delivery port 21, when goods need to be put into the store's delivery port 22, the picker 4 may still be performing other operations, so the goods need to be temporarily stored at the store's delivery port 22. Figure 5 To Attachment Figure 7 As shown in the figure, the in-store distribution equipment also includes a second storage bin 6 located in the docking area 2 and arranged on the main body of the equipment, a second storage space 61 connected to the in-store entry port 22 is formed inside the second storage bin 6, and a unloading port 62 connected to the second storage space 61 and a blocking member 63 that can open and close the unloading port 62 according to instructions are provided at the bottom of the second storage bin 6.

[0078] Through the above-mentioned design, whenever the goods in the manual area need to be sent to the packaging machine for packaging, the goods are sent in from the store entrance 22 and temporarily stored in the second storage space 61 in the second storage bin 6. At this time, the blocking member 63 blocks the goods. After the picker 4 moves to the receiving position, the blocking member 63 opens the unloading port 62, so that the goods fall from the unloading port 62 onto the picker 4.

[0079] The blocking member 63 can be constructed as any structure that can block the cargo, such as a fence, a block, etc. The present disclosure provides a specific implementation of the blocking member 63, and the following is a reference to the attached Figure 5 To Attachment Figure 7 As shown in the figure, the blocking member 63 is constructed as a blocking plate rotatably connected to the second storage bin 6 to have a blocking position and a unloading position. In the blocking position, the blocking member 63 closes the unloading port 62 and is used to confine the goods in the second storage space 61. In the unloading position, the blocking member 63 flips toward the side of the docking area 2 to open the unloading port 62 and is used to deliver the goods to the pickup device 4 that has moved into place.

[0080] It should be noted that the blocking member 63 can be driven to rotate by a driving cylinder, or the blocking member 63 can be driven to rotate by a driving motor. Figure 6 and attached Figure 7 The blocking member 63 is shown in the blocking position), and the goods are blocked by the blocking member 63 in the second storage space 61. When the blocking member 63 rotates to the unloading position, the goods will slide downward along the blocking member 63 and be sent to the picker 4 that has been moved into place.

[0081] When the goods are in the second storage space 61, in order to enable the goods to fall out smoothly from the unloading port 62 when the blocking member 63 is opened, in the specific embodiment provided in the present disclosure, refer to the attached Figure 6As shown in the figure, the second storage bin 6 includes a guide plate 64 disposed opposite to the blocking member 63. The guide plate 64 is located below the in-store loading opening 22 and is inclined toward the blocking member 63 in the downward direction.

[0082] That is, when the goods are located in the second storage space 61, the blocking member 63 and the guide plate 64 jointly limit the goods. When the blocking member 63 is opened, due to the inclined setting of the guide plate 64, the goods will not stay in the second storage space 61, but will slide downward along the blocking member 63 until they are received by the pick-up device 4.

[0083] Specifically, referring to the attached Figure 6 and the attached Figure 7 As shown in the figure, when the blocking member 63 is in the blocking position, the guide plate 64 and the blocking member 63 are approximately V-shaped when viewed from the first horizontal direction, that is, the distance between the guide plate 64 and the blocking member 63 gradually decreases in the direction from top to bottom, and the goods are restricted between the two.

[0084] During the rotation of the blocking member 63, in order to prevent the blocking member 63 from over-rotating after rotating in place, in the specific embodiment provided by the present disclosure, referring to the attached Figure 8 and combining with the attached Figure 6 As shown in the figure, the bottom of the guide plate 64 is located above the blocking member 63 and is used to abut and limit the blocking member 63 from continuing to rotate into the second storage space 61 when the blocking member 63 rotates to the blocking position. A limiting plate 641 extending toward the side away from the blocking member 63 is provided at the bottom of the guide plate 64, and the limiting plate 641 is used to abut and limit the blocking member 63 from continuing to rotate toward the docking area 2 when the blocking member 63 rotates to the unloading position.

[0085] It should be noted that, referring to the attached Figure 8 As shown in the figure, the bottom of the guide plate 64 is located above the blocking member 63, that is, the bottom of the guide plate 64 will abut and limit the upward rotation of the blocking member 63. Specifically, the bottom of the guide plate 64 can be located above the rotation axis of the blocking member 63 and close to the docking area 2, that is, the bottom of the guide plate 64 can be located above the rotation end of the blocking member 63 and can abut against the blocking member 63. And when the blocking member 63 abuts against the bottom of the guide plate 64, the blocking member 63 is restricted in the blocking position. Among them, the limiting plate 641 can be connected to the side of the guide plate 64 away from the blocking member 63 and extend toward this side. When the blocking member 63 rotates downward, the bottom of the blocking member 63 will abut against the limiting plate 641 to limit the continuous downward flipping of the blocking member 63.

[0086] The structure of the first storage bin 5 of the present disclosure can be produced according to requirements. The present disclosure provides a specific embodiment of the second storage bin 6 here. Referring to the attached Figure 5 and the attached Figure 6As shown in the figure, the second storage bin 6 further includes a second back panel 66 and two second side panels 65. The two second side panels 65 are oppositely arranged in the first horizontal direction. The second back panel 66 is fixedly connected between the two second side panels 65 and is oppositely arranged in the second horizontal direction with respect to the in-store goods inlet 22. The blocking member 63, the second back panel 66 and the second side panels 65 on both sides enclose a second storage space 61 and form a discharge opening 62 at the bottom. The blocking member 63 is rotatably connected to the second side panel 65, and the second horizontal direction is perpendicular to the first horizontal direction.

[0087] Among them, referring to the attached Figure 5 to the attached Figure 7 As shown in the figure, the blocking member 63 is rotatably connected between the second side panels 65 on both sides through a rotating shaft. The guiding plate 64 is fixed between the second side panels 65 on both sides, and the discharge opening 62 can also be inclined and arranged on one side of the bottom of the second storage bin 6 away from the guiding plate 64.

[0088] In addition, since it is also necessary to detect and judge whether the goods in the second storage bin 6 have been completely unloaded when the blocking member 63 unloads the goods, a sensor for sensing the goods needs to be provided at the bottom of the second storage bin 6, and the sensor can also be a laser sensor. When the sensor senses the goods, it means that the goods have been put into the second storage bin 6. When the goods can still be sensed after the unloading is completed, it means that there are still unloaded goods remaining in the second storage bin 6.

[0089] Similar to the installation of the sensor on the first storage bin 5, for the installation of the sensor on the second storage bin 6, in other embodiments, the sensor can be directly installed inside the second storage bin 6. In the specific embodiment provided in the present disclosure, referring to the attached Figure 6 and the attached Figure 7 As shown in the figure, a plurality of second through holes 67 communicating with the second storage space 61 are respectively provided on opposite sides of the second storage bin 6. The second through holes 67 on both sides of the second storage bin 6 are arranged in one-to-one correspondence. The second through holes 67 are arranged close to the blocking member 63, and the second through holes 67 are used for installing the sensor.

[0090] It should be noted that, referring to the attached Figure 6 and the attached Figure 7 As shown in the figure, since the blocking member 63 is inclined when in the blocking position, the plurality of second through holes 67 on each side of the second storage bin 6 are preferably arranged along the inclined direction of the blocking member 63 when in the blocking position. Among them, the opposite sides of the second storage bin 6 can be the two sides in the first horizontal direction, that is, a plurality of second through holes 67 arranged along the inclined direction of the blocking member 63 can be provided on each second side panel 65. And when the blocking member 63 is in the blocking position, the second through hole 67 is located on the side of the blocking member 63 facing the second storage space 61 and is arranged close to the blocking member 63 at this time.

[0091] For the distribution of the specific space and the movement of the goods picker 4, it can be arranged and set according to requirements. The present disclosure provides a specific implementation here. Refer to the attached Figure 2 to the attached Figure 4 As shown in the figures, the storage area 1, the docking area 2, and the packing area 3 are arranged in sequence along the first horizontal direction. The goods picker 4 moves along the vertical plane where the first horizontal direction is located. The in-store shipping opening 21 and the in-store receiving opening 22 both open along the second horizontal direction and are spaced apart along the vertical direction. The second horizontal direction is perpendicular to the first horizontal direction.

[0092] It should be noted that, as shown in the attached Figure 2 to the attached Figure 4 As shown in the figures, the goods picker 4 moves along the vertical plane where the first horizontal direction is located, which means that the goods picker 4 can move along the vertical direction while moving along the first direction to adapt to the inventory and picking operations at different heights and positions.

[0093] Specifically, as shown in the attached Figure 2 As shown in the figures, after the goods picker 4 takes out the goods from the storage area 1, it can directly move to the docking area 2 and send the goods out from the in-store shipping opening 21 or receive the goods from the manual area at the in-store receiving opening 22. When the goods need to be packed, it can directly move from the storage area 1 to the packing area 3, or move to the packing area 3 after stopping at the docking area 2. Generally speaking, the storage area 1, the docking area 2, and the packing area 3 arranged in sequence along the first horizontal direction are conducive to the transfer and movement of the goods picker 4.

[0094] Among them, the in-store shipping opening 21 and the in-store receiving opening 22 are spaced apart along the vertical direction, and the in-store receiving opening 22 can be located above the in-store shipping opening 21. In the specific implementation provided by the present disclosure, as shown in the attached Figure 4 As shown in the figures, the in-store shipping opening 21 can be 100 mm - 130 mm from the ground, and the in-store receiving opening 22 is located below the in-store shipping opening 21 and is 70 mm - 90 mm from the bottom surface.

[0095] The above distance from the ground refers to the distance from the lowest point to the ground. Taking the in-store shipping opening 21 and the in-store receiving opening 22 shown in the drawings of the present disclosure as rectangular openings as an example, that is, the bottom edge of the in-store shipping opening 21 is 100 mm - 130 mm from the ground, and the bottom edge of the in-store receiving opening 22 is 70 mm - 90 mm from the bottom surface. In other embodiments, the in-store receiving opening 22 and the in-store shipping opening 21 can be configured as circular openings. Then, the distance from the ground is the distance from the lowest point of the circular opening to the ground.

[0096] Specifically, the distance from the lowest point (the bottom edge in the attached drawing) of the in-store delivery opening 21 to the ground can be 100 mm, 110 mm, 125 mm, 130 mm, etc. The height of the in-store delivery opening 21, that is, the distance between the lowest point and the highest point of the in-store delivery opening 21 (when the in-store delivery opening 21 is configured as the square opening shown in the attached drawing, it is the distance between the top edge and the bottom edge) can be 20 mm - 40 mm. Preferably, it can be 30 mm. Of course, the specific height of the in-store delivery opening 21 can also be set as needed, and the present disclosure does not limit this.

[0097] The distance from the lowest point (the bottom edge in the attached drawing) of the in-store goods inlet 22 to the ground can be 70 mm, 75 mm, 80 mm, 90 mm, etc. The height of the in-store goods inlet 22, that is, the distance between the lowest point and the highest point of the in-store goods inlet (when the in-store goods inlet 22 is configured as the square opening shown in the attached drawing, it is the distance between the top edge and the bottom edge) can be 20 mm - 40 mm. Preferably, it can be 25 mm. Of course, the specific height of the in-store goods inlet 22 can also be set as needed, and the present disclosure does not limit this.

[0098] However, regardless of the values set for the distance from the in-store goods inlet 22 to the ground and the distance from the in-store delivery opening 21 to the ground, it is necessary to make the in-store goods inlet 22 located below the in-store delivery opening 21. Because, if the manual picking and placing method is adopted, the goods need to be counted at the in-store delivery opening 21 during picking, so the picking time will be relatively long. By setting the in-store delivery opening 21 at a higher height, the staff can stand and count, avoiding the staff from performing semi-squat operations, which is more user-friendly. When placing the goods, since the position is already relatively low after the arm hangs down, the goods can be directly placed into the in-store goods inlet 22 below, which is convenient for the staff to place the goods.

[0099] Regarding the equipment main body mentioned many times above, the present disclosure refers to the main body structure of the equipment, which may include a frame for installing the equipment, or a base for supporting the equipment, etc. Among them, in the specific implementation provided by the present disclosure, referring to the attached Figure 1 As shown in the figure, the equipment main body includes a cabinet 7. The storage area 1, the docking area 2, and the packing area 3 are all formed inside the cabinet 7. The picker 4 is configured to be movable inside the cabinet 7. The cabinet 7 includes at least a side cabinet board 71 located in the docking area 2. The in-store delivery opening 21 and the in-store goods inlet 22 are both arranged on the side cabinet board 71. A first baffle 72 and a second baffle 73 are movably connected to the side cabinet board 71. The first baffle 72 and the second baffle 73 are respectively used to open and close the in-store delivery opening 21 and the in-store goods inlet 22.

[0100] That is, the device main body of the present disclosure includes a cabinet 7 located at the outermost part. Of course, it may also include a mounting frame for supporting mechanisms such as the cabinet 7 and the packing machine, as well as other structures. The present disclosure does not make specific limitations in this regard. In addition to the side cabinet board 71, the cabinet 7 may also include other structures such as a glass door for facilitating viewing of the interior. The present disclosure also does not make specific limitations in this regard.

[0101] Among them, referring to the attached Figure 1 As shown in the figure, both the first baffle 72 and the second baffle 73 can be slidably connected to the side cabinet board 71 through a chute structure. In other embodiments, the first baffle 72 and the second baffle 73 can also be rotatably connected to the side cabinet board 71 through a rotating shaft structure.

[0102] In addition, in the specific embodiment provided by the present disclosure, referring to the attached Figure 1 to the attached Figure 3 As shown in the figure, the storage area 1 is provided with a shelf 11 for storing goods. The in-store goods distribution equipment further includes a delivery cabinet 8 arranged on one side of the packing area 3 along the second horizontal direction. The delivery cabinet 8 has a pick-up operation surface 81 facing outside the store. The in-store goods distribution equipment further includes a conveying device for conveying the packed goods in the packing area 3 along the second horizontal direction to the delivery cabinet 8.

[0103] Specifically, referring to the attached Figure 1 to the attached Figure 3 As shown in the figure, when the pick-up device 4 needs to pick up goods, it will pick up goods from the shelf 11. After picking up the goods, they can be sent out from the in-store shipping outlet 21, or goods from the manual area can be received at the in-store receiving inlet 22 (of course, it is also possible not to pick up goods from the shelf 11 and directly receive goods from the manual area at the in-store receiving inlet 22). When packing is required, the above-mentioned goods are sent to the packing area 3 for packing. After packing, the packing machine will put the goods into the conveying device, and then the conveying device will move the goods to the delivery cabinet 8 and place them in the specific compartments of the delivery cabinet 8 for later use.

[0104] It should be noted that the delivery cabinet 8 can be an external delivery cabinet. The delivery cabinet 8 is provided with a goods placement opening facing the inside of the device for the conveying device to send in goods, and also has a pick-up opening facing the outside of the device for the delivery person or customer to open the delivery cabinet 8. At the same time, a blocking structure such as a cabinet door can be provided at the pick-up opening. That is, when the goods are sent to the delivery cabinet 8 by the conveying device, the delivery person or customer needs to operate on the pick-up operation surface 81 to open the cabinet door of the delivery cabinet 8 to take out the goods.

[0105] Moreover, the "outside the store" mentioned herein can be the outside of the entire store, or it can refer to a space separated from the artificial area in the store where goods are stored, because some stores will set up the takeaway area in a small space, and have an external door to open and close the space, but this also belongs to the "outside the store" mentioned in this application. In summary, the "outside the store" in this application is a relative concept, which refers to an area that is not in the same area as the artificial area (that is, the area in the store), or an area outside the artificial area, and does not only represent the outside of the store in a narrow sense.

[0106] Regarding the installation of the in-store distribution equipment disclosed in the present invention, the entire cabinet body 7 can be located partially in the store and partially outside the store. It only requires that the in-store cargo entrance 22 and the in-store cargo exit 21 be opened toward the store, and the cabinet door and the pickup operation surface 81 of the distribution cabinet 8 be set toward the outside of the store.

[0107] On the basis of the above solution, the present disclosure further provides an in-store distribution method, using an in-store distribution device, the in-store distribution method includes a first distribution mode, a second distribution mode and a third distribution mode.

[0108] In the first distribution mode, the goods in the storage area 1 can meet the needs of the off-site pickup order, and the pickup device 4 is controlled to execute the first distribution path;

[0109] In the second distribution mode, the goods in the storage area 1 can meet the needs of the store pickup order, and the pickup device 4 is controlled to execute the second distribution path;

[0110] In the third distribution mode, the goods in the storage area 1 cannot meet the needs of the off-site pickup order, and the picker 4 is controlled to execute the third distribution path.

[0111] It should be noted that in the first distribution mode, the goods in the storage area 1 can meet the needs of off-site pickup orders, which means that all the goods that need to be delivered to the distribution cabinet 8 can be obtained on the shelf 11 in the storage area 1. In this case, the first distribution path is executed, so that the picker 4 picks up the goods from the storage area 1 and sends them directly to the packaging machine for packaging, and then transmits them to the distribution cabinet 8 for subsequent retrieval.

[0112] Moreover, in the second distribution mode, the goods in the storage area 1 can meet the needs of in-store pickup orders, which means that the goods need to be delivered to the manual area. Except for the goods to be obtained in the manual area, all other goods can be obtained on the shelf 11 in the storage area 1. In this case, the third distribution path is executed, so that the picker 4 picks up the goods from the storage area 1 and directly delivers them to the store delivery port 21.

[0113] In addition, the goods in storage area 1 cannot meet the requirements of the in-store pickup orders, which can be divided into two cases: the goods in storage area 1 cannot meet the requirements at all and cannot meet the requirements partially. Among them, in the case of complete inability to meet the requirements, the staff or the manipulator will take out all the goods from the manual area and put them into the equipment through the in-store goods inlet 22, and then the picker 4 will receive the goods from the in-store goods inlet 22 and send them to the packing area 3 for packing; in the case of partial inability to meet the requirements, the picker 4 will first take out a part of the required goods from storage area 1, then move to the in-store goods inlet 22 to pick up the goods from the manual area, and then send them to the packing area 3 for packing together.

[0114] Which of the above three goods allocation modes is specifically selected, or which ones are selected for combination, is controlled by the personnel inputting signals to the controller according to the requirements.

[0115] The implementation principle of the specific implementation manner of the present disclosure is as follows: First, select the corresponding goods allocation method according to the requirements. After selecting the first goods allocation mode, the picker 4 executes the first goods allocation path, directly picks up goods from the shelf 11 in storage area 1, and sends them to the packing machine in the packing area 3 for packing. After packing is completed, they are placed on the conveyor device and finally conveyed to the distribution shelf 11 for subsequent use. After selecting the second goods allocation mode, the picker 4 executes the second goods allocation path, that is, first picks up goods from the shelf 11, then moves to the docking area 2, and puts the goods into the first storage bin 5. The staff can open the first baffle 72, take out the goods from the in-store delivery outlet 21, and then pack them directly or pack them together with the goods taken from the manual area for the customer to pick up directly. After selecting the third goods allocation mode, the picker 4 executes the third goods allocation path, and at the same time, the staff in the manual area puts the goods into the second storage bin 6 through the in-store goods inlet 22. The picker 4 will, according to the specific situation, choose to directly receive the goods from the in-store goods inlet 22 and send them to the packing area 3, or send the received goods and the goods picked up from the shelf 11 to the packing area 3 for packing together, and finally convey them to the distribution cabinet 8. Therefore, by using the in-store goods allocation equipment of the present disclosure, the goods in the equipment can be sent to the packing area 3 for packing or sent to the manual area for packing according to the specific requirements, or the goods outside the equipment (manual area) can be sent to the packing area 3 for packing.

[0116] The preferred implementation manners of the present disclosure have been described in detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the present disclosure is not limited to the specific details in the above implementation manners. Within the scope of the technical concept of the present disclosure, various simple modifications can be made to the technical solutions of the present disclosure, and these simple modifications all fall within the protection scope of the present disclosure.

[0117] In addition, it should be noted that in the various specific technical features described in the above specific implementation manners, they can be combined in any appropriate manner without conflict. To avoid unnecessary repetition, the present disclosure will not separately describe various possible combination manners.

[0118] In addition, any combination can be made among various different embodiments of the present disclosure, as long as it does not violate the idea of the present disclosure, and it should also be regarded as the content disclosed by the present disclosure.

Claims

1. An in-store goods allocation device, characterized in that The in-store goods distribution device includes a device main body, which is formed with a storage area, a docking area, and a packing area. A packing machine is provided in the packing area. The device main body is provided with an in-store delivery outlet and an in-store inlet that face the inside of the store and communicate with the docking area. The in-store goods distribution device further includes a goods picker movably arranged between the storage area and the packing area. The goods picker is configured to have a first goods distribution path, a second goods distribution path, and a third goods distribution path according to instructions. Among them, In the first goods distribution path, the goods picker directly moves from the storage area to the packing area so that the picked goods can be packed by the packing machine; In the second goods distribution path, the goods picker directly moves from the storage area to the in-store delivery outlet so that the picked goods can be taken out to be packed in the store; In the third goods distribution path, the goods picker moves from the in-store inlet to the packing area so that the goods put in from the in-store inlet can be packed by the packing machine, wherein the goods picker moving from the in-store inlet to the packing area includes: the goods picker first moves from the in-store inlet to the storage area, and then moves from the storage area to the packing area, or the goods picker first moves from the storage area to the in-store inlet, and then moves from the in-store inlet to the packing area, so that the goods put in from the in-store inlet and the goods picked by the goods picker can be packed by the packing machine together.

2. The in-store replenishment device according to claim 1, wherein The in-store goods distribution device further includes a first storage bin located in the docking area and arranged on the device main body. A first storage space communicating with the in-store delivery outlet is formed inside the first storage bin. The first storage bin is provided with a goods inlet communicating with the first storage space. A guiding member is movably arranged on the first storage bin, and can receive goods from the goods picker that moves to the in-store delivery outlet according to instructions and guide the goods into the first storage space. The guiding member is configured as a guiding hopper rotatably connected to the first storage bin, having a receiving position and a retracted position. In the receiving position, the guiding member flips to the docking area side to receive the goods on the goods picker. In the retracted position, the guiding member flips back to guide the goods from the goods inlet into the first storage space.

3. The in-store replenishment device according to claim 2, wherein The guiding member includes a bottom plate, an end plate, and two side plates. The end plate is arranged at one end of the bottom plate away from the first storage bin. The two side plates are respectively connected to both sides of the bottom plate. A space for receiving goods is formed among the bottom plate, the end plate, and the two side plates on both sides. An arc-shaped limiting groove is arranged on the first storage bin, and a limiting member is arranged on the guiding member. The limiting member slides in the limiting groove, and the two ends of the arc direction of the limiting groove limit the movement of the limiting member to limit the guiding member in the receiving position and the retracted position respectively. A plurality of first through holes communicating with the first storage space are respectively provided on two opposite sides of the first storage bin. The first through holes on both sides of the first storage bin are arranged in one-to-one correspondence, and sensors are installed at the first through holes.

4. The in-store replenishment device according to claim 2, wherein, The first storage bin includes a bottom plate, a first back plate, and two first side plates. The first back plate is disposed on the bottom plate and is oppositely arranged in the second horizontal direction with the in-store shipping opening. The two first side plates are oppositely arranged in the first horizontal direction and are both fixedly connected to the first back plate. The bottom plate, the first back plate, and the two first side plates on both sides enclose the first storage space, and the top forms the inlet opening. The second horizontal direction is perpendicular to the first horizontal direction.

5. The in-store goods allocation device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The in-store goods distribution device further includes a second storage bin located in the docking area and disposed on the device main body. A second storage space communicating with the in-store inlet opening is formed inside the second storage bin. A discharge opening communicating with the second storage space is provided at the bottom of the second storage bin, and a blocking member for opening and closing the discharge opening according to an instruction is provided. The blocking member is configured as a blocking plate rotatably connected to the second storage bin, so as to have a blocking position and a discharging position. In the blocking position, the blocking member closes the discharge opening and is used to restrict the goods in the second storage space. In the discharging position, the blocking member flips towards the docking area side to open the discharge opening and is used to drop the goods onto the pick-up device that has moved into place.

6. The in-store goods allocation device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The second storage bin includes a guide plate oppositely arranged with the blocking member. The guide plate is located below the in-store inlet opening and is inclined towards the blocking member side in the downward direction. The bottom of the guide plate is located above the blocking member and is used to abut against and limit the further rotation of the blocking member towards the second storage space when the blocking member rotates to the blocking position. A limiting plate extending towards the side away from the blocking member is provided at the bottom of the guide plate. The limiting plate is used to abut against and limit the further rotation of the blocking member towards the docking area side when the blocking member rotates to the discharging position.

7. The in-store goods allocation device according to claim 5, characterized in that The second storage bin further includes a second back plate and two second side plates. The two second side plates are oppositely arranged in the first horizontal direction. The second back plate is fixedly connected between the two second side plates and is oppositely arranged in the second horizontal direction with the in-store inlet opening. The blocking member, the second back plate, and the two second side plates on both sides enclose the second storage space, and the bottom forms the discharge opening. The blocking member is rotatably connected to the second side plate. The second horizontal direction is perpendicular to the first horizontal direction. A plurality of second through holes communicating with the second storage space are respectively opened on two opposite sides of the second storage bin. The second through holes on both sides of the second storage bin are arranged in one-to-one correspondence. The second through holes are arranged close to the blocking member, and sensors are installed at the second through holes.

8. The in-store replenishment device according to any one of claims 1-7, characterized in that, The storage area, the docking area, and the packing area are arranged in sequence along the first horizontal direction. The goods picker moves along the vertical plane where the first horizontal direction is located. The in-store shipping opening and the in-store receiving opening both open along the second horizontal direction and are spaced apart along the vertical direction. The second horizontal direction is perpendicular to the first horizontal direction. The in-store shipping opening is 100 mm - 130 mm from the ground. The in-store receiving opening is located below the in-store shipping opening and is 70 mm - 90 mm from the ground.

9. The in-store replenishment equipment according to claim 8, characterized in that, The equipment main body includes a cabinet. The storage area, the docking area, and the packing area are all formed inside the cabinet. The goods picker is configured to be able to move inside the cabinet. The cabinet includes at least a side cabinet board located in the docking area. The in-store shipping opening and the in-store receiving opening are both arranged on the side cabinet board. A first baffle and a second baffle are movably connected to the side cabinet board. The first baffle and the second baffle are respectively used to open and close the in-store shipping opening and the in-store receiving opening.

10. The in-store goods allocation device according to claim 9, characterized in that, The storage area is provided with a shelf for storing goods. The in-store goods distribution equipment further includes a distribution goods cabinet arranged on one side of the packing area along the second horizontal direction. The distribution goods cabinet has a pick-up operation surface facing outside the store. The in-store goods distribution equipment further includes a conveying device for conveying the packed goods in the packing area to the distribution goods cabinet along the second horizontal direction.

11. A method for in-store inventory replenishment, characterized in that, When using the in-store goods distribution equipment according to any one of claims 1-10, the in-store goods distribution method includes a first distribution mode, a second distribution mode, and a third distribution mode. In the first distribution mode, when the goods in the storage area can meet the requirements of the out-of-store pick-up order, control the goods picker to execute the first distribution path. In the second distribution mode, when the goods in the storage area can meet the requirements of the in-store pick-up order, control the goods picker to execute the second distribution path. In the third distribution mode, when the goods in the storage area cannot meet the requirements of the out-of-store pick-up order, control the goods picker to execute the third distribution path.

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