Control system and method of intelligent express cabinet

Abstract

The invention discloses a control system and method of an intelligent express cabinet, and relates to the technical field of express logistics. In order to solve the problems that in the delivery process of an existing express cabinet, a courier still needs to manually input parcel information and select proper cabinet cells for delivery, operation is complex, efficiency is low, and errors are prone to occurring. The control system of the intelligent express delivery cabinet comprises the intelligent control cabinet, code scanning, identification and delivery processes of packages can be rapidly and accurately completed through the automatic intelligent express delivery cabinet, the express delivery processing efficiency and convenience are greatly improved, a courier does not need to manually input package information, human errors are reduced, meanwhile, the package input time is shortened, and the express delivery efficiency is improved. According to the express delivery cabinet, accurate delivery control ensures that a user can easily and quickly find and take out own parcels, the requirement of manual intervention is reduced, the human resource cost is reduced, the turnover rate of the express delivery cabinet is also improved, each cabinet grid can be fully utilized, and the operation cost is further reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of express logistics, and in particular to a control system and method for an intelligent express cabinet. Background Art

[0002] Smart express lockers are a new thing that has emerged with the continuous development of the express delivery industry. Regarding smart express lockers, a Chinese patent with publication number: CN205334622U discloses a smart express locker system, which includes an express locker service end and at least one group of smart express lockers. The smart express locker is used to broadcast express locker information for the user terminal to obtain, receive and execute the door opening command sent by the express locker service end through an application that supports i beacon. The express locker service end is used to receive the express locker information and user information uploaded by the user terminal, analyze whether the current user's express is stored in the smart express locker corresponding to the express locker information, return the analysis result to the user terminal, receive the door opening command sent by the user terminal according to the analysis result, and send the door opening command to the corresponding smart express locker. This patent broadcasts the express locker information through the smart express locker for the application that supports i beacon to obtain, and then uploads it to the express locker service end together with the user information.

[0003] Although the above patent replaces the use of QR codes in express lockers, the existing express lockers still require couriers to manually input package information and select appropriate lockers for delivery during the delivery process. The operation is complicated, inefficient, and prone to errors. Summary of the invention

[0004] The purpose of the present invention is to provide a control system and method for an intelligent express cabinet, which realizes automatic code scanning, cabinet allocation and delivery of packages, significantly improves the express delivery efficiency, reduces manual intervention through a highly automated process, improves the accuracy and efficiency of operations, and reduces the error rate, so as to solve the problems raised in the above-mentioned background technology.

[0005] To achieve the above object, the present invention provides the following technical solutions:

[0006] The control system of the smart express cabinet includes a smart control cabinet. A delivery door and a pickup door are installed on the surface of the smart control cabinet. Cabinets and smart control units are arranged inside the smart control cabinet. The pickup doors correspond to the cabinet compartments one by one. The smart control unit is composed of a code scanning mechanism, a delivery mechanism and a control mechanism. The code scanning mechanism and the delivery mechanism are electrically connected to the control mechanism through wires.

[0007] Furthermore, the code scanning mechanism includes a sensor assembly and a delivery pipe, the sensor is installed on one side of the delivery pipe, the delivery pipe is vertically arranged in the pickup door, the sensor assembly is used to detect the position and status of the package, and collect the barcode information of the package, the barcode collection device is used to collect the barcode on the surface of the package, the delivery pipe is used to guide the package from the courier to the turntable, the delivery mechanism includes a turntable, a loading platform and a three-axis four-cover module, the turntable is arranged below the delivery pipe, the barcode collection device is installed in the turntable, the loading platform is arranged below the turntable, the three-axis four-cover module is installed on one side of the turntable, the loading platform is fixedly connected to the three-axis four-cover module, the turntable is used to receive the package and automatically scan the code, the loading platform is used to carry the package and perform delivery operations, and the three-axis four-cover module is used to deliver the package to the designated cabinet.

[0008] Furthermore, the control mechanism includes:

[0009] A data acquisition module, used to receive the parcel barcode information collected by the barcode scanning mechanism and the parcel location and status information fed back by the sensor component;

[0010] The processing and analysis module is used to analyze the attributes and destination of the package according to the information received by the data collection module, and automatically allocate an idle counter space in combination with the cabinet idle status provided by the update feedback module;

[0011] The terminal driving module is used to send control instructions to the delivery mechanism according to the allocation results of the processing and analysis module, and drive the loading platform and the three-axis four-cover module to complete the delivery operation of the package;

[0012] Update feedback module, which is responsible for recording detailed information of each delivery, including the usage of the cabinet and the corresponding storage location of the package, and updating the idle status of the cabinet in real time;

[0013] The updated feedback module is also used to interact with the user interface and display the successful delivery information to the courier and the user through the user interface;

[0014] The remote supervision module is used to establish a data transmission channel based on the Internet of Things and the remote supervision platform, and share data based on the data transmission channel. The administrator can remotely monitor the operating status of the smart express cabinet through the remote supervision platform, check the delivery and pickup records, and remotely control and debug the system when necessary.

[0015] Furthermore, the control mechanism also includes:

[0016] The safety detection module is used to monitor the operating status data of each mechanism driving device of the intelligent control unit in real time to determine whether each mechanism driving device is operating normally;

[0017] The fault alarm module is used to trigger the alarm mechanism immediately based on the detection results of the safety detection module and notify the maintenance personnel to handle the situation once an abnormal situation is detected.

[0018] Furthermore, the processing and analysis module automatically allocates an idle counter, and further includes:

[0019] Counter status scanning: Scan each counter of the express cabinet, starting from the lowest level, and scanning from left to right in the same level until an empty counter is found. The initial empty counter is determined by reading the current status information of each counter;

[0020] Priority allocation principle: All marked idle counters are collected to generate an idle counter data set, and the Y-axis position data in the three-axis four-cover module is compared with the idle counter data set, and the counters are sorted in the order of the Y-axis difference from small to large;

[0021] Optimal allocation of packages: When the information of the package to be delivered is the same as the information of the package that has been put in the cabinet, it is determined that the packages belong to the same user and the optimization strategy is executed;

[0022] The data of the parcel lockers of the same user that have been stored is obtained to determine whether there are any vacant lockers around the parcel locker, the horizontal and vertical coordinate distances between the current parcel and each vacant locker are calculated, and the weights of each vacant locker are comprehensively compared. The optimal vacant locker is determined as the target locker to be delivered based on the weight comparison results.

[0023] Furthermore, the package optimization allocation also includes user behavior analysis: extracting user data based on the acquired package information to be delivered, determining the average storage time and pickup frequency of the user's packages based on the user's historical pickup data, determining the user's pickup needs and preferences, and prioritizing the allocation of counters based on the user's pickup needs and preferences.

[0024] Furthermore, the terminal driving module sends a control instruction to the delivery mechanism, specifically:

[0025] Standby position setting: set the initial parameters of each mechanism and determine the docking coordinates of each mechanism when not performing delivery operations;

[0026] Delivery signal triggering: Verify the delivery signal triggered by the barcode scanning sensor after obtaining the parcel number information, and trigger the delivery signal based on the verification result, marking the official start of the delivery process;

[0027] Counter allocation: determining the location information and counter number data of the vacant counters according to the allocation results of the processing and analysis module;

[0028] Control program generation and transmission: read the location information of the allocated free counters to generate the control program and send it to the driving device of the delivery organization;

[0029] Stepper motor drive: Each drive device moves the corresponding distance according to the received control program and delivers the package to the designated counter;

[0030] Status update and standby: After the package is deposited in the cabinet, it receives a confirmation feedback signal from the delivery agency. At the same time, it updates the status information of the cabinet information database and drives the loading platform back to the standby position.

[0031] Furthermore, the user interaction interface is arranged on one side of the delivery door, for displaying the delivery success information and the counter number, and at the same time, providing the pickup password generation and user pickup verification functions.

[0032] The present invention provides another technical solution, a control method of a smart express cabinet, comprising the following steps:

[0033] Step 1: The courier opens the delivery door and puts the package into the system. The entry sensor detects the package and immediately triggers the warehousing process;

[0034] Step 2: The package enters the turntable through the delivery pipe, and the code scanning sensor on the turntable scans it in all directions, automatically scans the package, obtains the package information and sends it to the control mechanism;

[0035] Step 3: The control mechanism automatically allocates an idle counter position based on the acquired scan code information and the idle status of the counter provided by the update feedback module;

[0036] Step 4: The control mechanism sends a control command to the delivery mechanism, and the three-axis four-cover module moves the loading platform according to the received control command to deliver the package to the allocated vacant counter position;

[0037] Step 5: Update the feedback module to record the delivery information, update the idle status of the cabinet, and notify the courier that the delivery is completed. The user interaction interface displays the delivery success information and cabinet number. The courier and the user can query the delivery status through the interface;

[0038] Step 6: Match the obtained package information with the assigned counter number one by one, generate a pickup notification SMS and send it to the terminal device of the corresponding user.

[0039] Furthermore, the step of putting the package into the system in step 1 further includes:

[0040] The incoming parcels are pre-processed and tested for quality based on sensor components, including measurement of parameters such as size and weight, to ensure that the parcels meet the storage requirements. If the parcel does not meet the preset parcel requirements, the courier is notified through the user interaction interface and the parcel is refused.

[0041] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0042] The present invention can quickly and accurately complete the package scanning, identification and delivery processes through the automated intelligent express cabinet, greatly improving the efficiency and convenience of express processing. There is no need for couriers to manually input package information, which reduces human errors and also shortens the package delivery time. The precise delivery control ensures that users can easily and quickly find and take out their packages, reduces the need for manual intervention, reduces human resource costs, and improves the turnover rate of express cabinets, so that each cabinet grid can be fully utilized, further reducing operating costs. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0043] Figure 1 It is a front view of the intelligent control cabinet of the present invention;

[0044] Figure 2 It is an axonometric diagram of the intelligent control cabinet of the present invention;

[0045] Figure 3 It is a control mechanism module diagram of the present invention;

[0046] Figure 4 A step diagram of a control method of the smart express cabinet of the present invention;

[0047] Figure 5 This is a flow chart of the control method of the smart express cabinet of the present invention.

[0048] In the figure: 1. Intelligent control cabinet; 11. Delivery door; 12. Pick-up door; 2. Cabinet; 3. Intelligent control unit; 31. Scanning mechanism; 32. Delivery mechanism; 33. Control mechanism. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0049] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0050] In order to solve the technical problems that the existing express lockers still require couriers to manually input package information and select appropriate lockers for delivery during the delivery process, the operation is complicated, inefficient, and prone to errors, please refer to Figure 1-Figure 3 , this embodiment provides the following technical solutions:

[0051] The control system of the intelligent express cabinet includes an intelligent control cabinet 1. The surface of the intelligent control cabinet 1 is equipped with a delivery door 11 and a pickup door 12. A smart lock is installed on one side of the pickup door 12. After receiving the unlocking information, the smart lock pops up the pickup door 12. The courier opens the delivery door 11 to deliver the package. The intelligent control cabinet 1 is provided with a cabinet 2 and an intelligent control unit 3. The pickup door 12 corresponds to the cabinet 2 one by one. The intelligent control unit 3 is composed of a code scanning mechanism 31, a delivery mechanism 32 and a control mechanism 33. The code scanning mechanism 31 and the delivery mechanism 32 are electrically connected to the control mechanism 33 through a wire. The code scanning mechanism 31 includes a sensor component and a delivery pipeline. The sensor is installed on one side of the delivery pipeline. The pipeline is vertically arranged in the pickup door 12, the sensor assembly is used to detect the position and status of the package, and collect the barcode information of the package. The barcode collection device is used to collect the barcode on the surface of the package. The delivery pipeline is used to guide the package from the courier to the turntable. The delivery mechanism 32 includes a turntable, a loading platform and a three-axis four-cover module. The turntable is arranged below the delivery pipeline, the barcode collection device is installed in the turntable, the loading platform is arranged below the turntable, the three-axis four-cover module is installed on one side of the turntable, the loading platform is fixedly connected to the three-axis four-cover module, the turntable is used to receive the package and automatically scan the code, the loading platform is used to carry the package and perform delivery operations, and the three-axis four-cover module is used to deliver the package to the designated cabinet 2.

[0052] In this embodiment, through the automated code scanning mechanism 31 and delivery mechanism 32, the scanning, identification and delivery processes of the package can be completed quickly and accurately, greatly improving the efficiency and convenience of express delivery processing. There is no need for the courier to manually input the package information, which reduces human errors and also shortens the package delivery time. Accurate delivery control ensures that users can easily and quickly find and take out their packages, reduces the need for manual intervention, reduces human resource costs, and improves the turnover rate of express cabinets, so that each cabinet grid can be fully utilized, further reducing operating costs.

[0053] In this embodiment, the control mechanism 33 includes:

[0054] The data acquisition module is used to receive the parcel barcode information collected by the scanning mechanism 31 and the parcel location and status information fed back by the sensor component, ensuring the accuracy and real-time nature of the parcel information and providing a reliable data basis for subsequent processing and analysis;

[0055] The processing and analysis module is used to analyze the attributes and destination of the package according to the information received by the data collection module, and automatically allocate an idle cabinet space in combination with the idle status of cabinet 2 provided by the update feedback module, thereby improving the efficiency and accuracy of cabinet allocation, reducing human errors and waiting time, and improving user experience;

[0056] The terminal driving module is used to send control instructions to the delivery mechanism 32 according to the allocation results of the processing and analysis module, and drive the loading platform and the three-axis four-cover module to complete the delivery operation of the package, specifically:

[0057] Standby position setting: set the initial parameters of each mechanism and determine the docking coordinates of each mechanism when not performing delivery operations;

[0058] Delivery signal triggering: Verify the delivery signal triggered by the barcode scanning sensor after obtaining the parcel number information, and trigger the delivery signal based on the verification result, marking the official start of the delivery process;

[0059] Counter allocation: determining the location information and counter number data of the vacant counters according to the allocation results of the processing and analysis module;

[0060] Control program generation and transmission: Read the location information of the allocated free counter to generate a control program, and send it to the driving device of the delivery mechanism 32;

[0061] Stepper motor drive: Each drive device moves the corresponding distance according to the received control program and delivers the package to the designated counter;

[0062] Status update and standby: After the parcel is deposited in the cabinet 2, a confirmation feedback signal is received from the delivery mechanism 32, and at the same time, the status information of the cabinet information database is updated, and the loading platform is driven back to the standby position;

[0063] In this embodiment, the initial parameters of each mechanism are set to ensure that each mechanism is in a safe parking state when no delivery operation is performed. The driving device moves accurately according to the control program to deliver the package to the designated counter, realizing a fully automated process from scanning to delivery of the package, improving the accuracy and efficiency of delivery, and reducing mechanical wear and energy consumption;

[0064] The update feedback module is responsible for recording the detailed information of each delivery, including the usage of cabinet 2 and the corresponding storage location of the package, and updating the idle status of cabinet 2 in real time for subsequent delivery.

[0065] The update feedback module is also used to interact with the user interface for data exchange, and to display the successful delivery information to the courier and the user through the user interface. The user interface is arranged on one side of the delivery door 11, and is used to display the successful delivery information and the counter number. At the same time, it provides the functions of generating a pickup password and verifying the user's pickup, which enhances the transparency and traceability of the system and facilitates the administrator and the user to check the status of the package at any time. The design of the user interface improves the user experience and makes the pickup process more convenient and safer.

[0066] The remote monitoring module is used to establish a data transmission channel based on the Internet of Things and the remote monitoring platform, and to share data based on the data transmission channel. The administrator can remotely monitor the operation status of the smart express cabinet through the remote monitoring platform, view the delivery and pickup records, and remotely control and debug the system when necessary, thereby improving the maintainability and management efficiency of the system and reducing the cost and time of on-site maintenance. The remote monitoring function ensures the stable operation of the system and timely handles potential problems;

[0067] The safety detection module is used to monitor the operating status data of each mechanism driving device of the intelligent control unit 3 in real time, determine whether each mechanism driving device is operating normally, ensure that the equipment operates under safe conditions, effectively prevent safety accidents and package losses caused by equipment failure, and ensure the safety of user property;

[0068] The fault alarm module is used based on the detection results of the safety detection module, such as package jamming, motor overheating, etc. Once an abnormal situation is detected, the alarm mechanism is immediately triggered to notify maintenance personnel to handle it, reducing the impact of the fault on the system operation and ensuring the stability and reliability of the system.

[0069] In this embodiment, through the automated scanning, identification, allocation and delivery processes, human errors and package processing time are significantly reduced, providing users with faster and more convenient express delivery services. The real-time update and feedback mechanism ensures the accuracy and traceability of package information, enhances users' trust in the service, optimizes the package processing and delivery process, reduces unnecessary energy consumption, and efficient cabinet allocation and management improves cabinet utilization, further reducing operating costs.

[0070] In this embodiment, the processing and analysis module automatically allocates an idle counter, and further includes:

[0071] Counter status scanning: Scan each counter of the express cabinet, starting from the lowest level, and scanning from left to right in the same level until an empty counter is found. The initial empty counter is determined by reading the current status information of each counter;

[0072] Priority allocation principle: All marked idle cabinets are collected to generate an idle cabinet data set, and the Y-axis position data of the three-axis four-cover module is compared with the idle cabinet data set, and the cabinets are sorted in the order of the Y-axis difference from small to large to reduce energy consumption and improve operation efficiency;

[0073] Optimal allocation of packages: When the acquired information of the package to be delivered is the same as the information of the package that has been put into the cabinet 2, it is determined that the packages belong to the same user and the optimization strategy is executed;

[0074] The data of the parcel lockers of the same user that have been stored is obtained to determine whether there are any vacant lockers around the parcel locker, the horizontal and vertical coordinate distances between the current parcel and each vacant locker are calculated, and the weights of each vacant locker are comprehensively compared. According to the weight comparison results, the optimal vacant locker is determined as the target locker to be delivered, so as to minimize the energy consumption during the delivery process and facilitate users to pick up the parcels.

[0075] In this embodiment, the package optimization allocation also includes user behavior analysis: extracting user data based on the acquired package information to be delivered, determining the user's average package storage time and pickup frequency based on the user's historical pickup data, determining the user's pickup needs and preferences, and prioritizing the allocation of counters based on the user's pickup needs and preferences. Optimizing allocation based on factors such as the storage time and pickup frequency of the package to improve the utilization efficiency of the cabinet 2 and the user's convenience in picking up items.

[0076] In this embodiment, through the cabinet status scanning, the system can quickly locate the initial idle cabinet, reducing the search time. The priority allocation principle is based on the Y-axis position data of the three-axis four-cover module, and selects the idle cabinet closest to the current position, reducing the distance of mechanical movement, thereby reducing energy consumption and improving delivery efficiency. The package optimization allocation strategy specially considers the packages of the same user. By calculating the distance and weight between the package and each idle cabinet, the optimal cabinet is selected for delivery, which not only reduces the complexity of mechanical operation, but also facilitates users to take away multiple packages at one time, improving the convenience of users to pick up items. User behavior analysis provides an important basis for the priority allocation of cabinets, so that the system can more accurately meet the personalized needs of users, improve user satisfaction, and reasonably allocate cabinet resources, avoiding the situation where some cabinets are idle for a long time while other cabinets are in short supply. It not only improves the utilization efficiency of cabinets, but also reduces the delivery delay problem caused by insufficient cabinets.

[0077] In order to better demonstrate the realization of the control system of the smart express cabinet, please refer to Figure 4-Figure 5 The present invention provides a control method for an intelligent express cabinet, comprising the following steps:

[0078] Step 1: The courier opens the delivery door 11 and puts the package into the system. The entry sensor detects the package and immediately triggers the warehousing process;

[0079] Pre-process the incoming parcels and perform qualified inspections on the parcels based on the sensor components, including the measurement of parameters such as size and weight, to ensure that the parcels meet the storage requirements and provide data support for the subsequent allocation of cabinets 2. If the parcel does not meet the preset parcel requirements, such as being too large or too heavy, the courier will be notified through the user interaction interface and the parcel will be refused.

[0080] Step 2: The parcel enters the turntable through the delivery pipe, and the barcode scanning sensor on the turntable performs an all-round scan on the parcel, automatically scans the parcel, obtains the parcel information and sends it to the control mechanism 33;

[0081] Step 3: The control mechanism 33 automatically allocates an idle counter according to the acquired scan code information and the idle state of the cabinet 2 provided by the update feedback module;

[0082] Step 4: The control mechanism 33 sends a control instruction to the delivery mechanism 32, and the three-axis four-cover module moves the loading platform according to the received control instruction to deliver the package to the allocated vacant counter position;

[0083] Step 5: Update the feedback module to record the delivery information, update the idle status of cabinet 2, and notify the courier that the delivery is completed. The user interaction interface displays the delivery success information and cabinet number. The courier and the user can query the delivery status through the interface;

[0084] Step 6: Match the obtained package information with the assigned counter number one by one, generate a pickup notification SMS and send it to the terminal device of the corresponding user.

[0085] In this embodiment, in the initial state, the loading platform is placed in the standby position, the turntable is initially in the initial position, and there is a package to be delivered in the delivery pipe. The turntable motor rotates, and the turntable turns back to the receiving position. The package at the bottom falls through the turntable receiving port to the internal platform of the turntable. When the infrared sensor on the platform detects that the package has fallen, the turntable motor drives the turntable to rotate clockwise to the code scanning position; after the code scanning sensor obtains the package information, the turntable motor rotates to drive the turntable to the initial position, and the package falls through the loading platform receiving port to the loading platform. The infrared sensor on the loading platform detects that the package has fallen, and the delivery action is started. The turntable is waiting at the initial position. After the delivery of the loading platform is completed, it returns to the standby position and starts to operate on the next package.

[0086] In this embodiment, starting from the time the parcel is put into the system, the entire warehousing, code scanning, allocation, and delivery process are automated, which greatly reduces manual intervention and improves processing speed and efficiency. The courier only needs to perform simple operations to complete the delivery of the parcel, while the subsequent complex tasks such as code scanning, allocation, and delivery are automatically completed by the system, which automatically allocates the optimal idle counter, reduces the errors and delays that may be caused by manual allocation, and improves the accuracy of delivery. The design of the user interaction interface enables couriers and users to easily query the delivery status and counter number of the parcel. At the same time, the instant sending of the pickup notification SMS also greatly improves the user's pickup experience, allowing users to obtain the storage information of the parcel as soon as possible, while enhancing the security and stability of the system.

[0087] The above description is only a preferred specific implementation manner of the present invention, but the protection scope of the present invention is not limited thereto. Any technician familiar with the technical field can make equivalent replacements or changes according to the technical scheme and inventive concept of the present invention within the technical scope disclosed by the present invention, which should be covered by the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A control system for an intelligent express delivery cabinet, comprising an intelligent control cabinet (1), characterized in that: The intelligent control cabinet (1) is provided with a delivery door (11) and a pickup door (12) on its surface. The intelligent control cabinet (1) is provided with a cabinet compartment (2) and an intelligent control unit (3). The pickup door (12) corresponds to the cabinet compartment (2) in a one-to-one manner. The intelligent control unit (3) is composed of a code scanning mechanism (31), a delivery mechanism (32) and a control mechanism (33). The code scanning mechanism (31) and the delivery mechanism (32) are electrically connected to the control mechanism (33) via a wire.

2. The control system of the smart express cabinet according to claim 1, characterized in that: The barcode scanning mechanism (31) comprises a sensor component and a delivery pipe, wherein the sensor component is used to detect the position and state of the package and collect barcode information of the package, the barcode collection device is used to collect the barcode on the surface of the package, and the delivery pipe is used to guide the package from the courier to the turntable. The delivery mechanism (32) comprises a turntable, a loading platform and a three-axis four-cover module, wherein the turntable is used to receive the package and automatically scan the code, the loading platform is used to carry the package and perform delivery operations, and the three-axis four-cover module is used to deliver the package to the designated cabinet (2).

3. The control system of the smart express cabinet according to claim 2, characterized in that: The control mechanism (33) includes: A data acquisition module, used to receive the parcel barcode information collected by the barcode scanning mechanism (31) and the parcel location and status information fed back by the sensor component; A processing and analysis module, used to analyze the attributes and destination of the package according to the information received by the data collection module, and automatically allocate an idle counter space in combination with the idle state of the cabinet (2) provided by the update feedback module; A terminal driving module is used to send a control instruction to a delivery mechanism (32) according to the allocation result of the processing and analysis module, so as to drive the loading platform and the three-axis four-cover module to complete the delivery operation of the package; An update feedback module is responsible for recording detailed information of each delivery, including the usage of the cabinet (2) and the storage location of the package, and updating the idle status of the cabinet (2) in real time; The updated feedback module is also used to interact with the user interface and display the successful delivery information to the courier and the user through the user interface; The remote monitoring module is used to establish a data transmission channel based on the Internet of Things and the remote monitoring platform, and to share data based on the data transmission channel.

4. The control system of the smart express cabinet according to claim 3, characterized in that: The control mechanism (33) further comprises: A safety detection module, used to monitor in real time the operating status data of each mechanism driving device of the intelligent control unit (3) to determine whether each mechanism driving device is operating normally; The fault alarm module is used to trigger the alarm mechanism immediately based on the detection results of the safety detection module and notify the maintenance personnel to handle the situation once an abnormal situation is detected.

5. The control system of the smart express cabinet according to claim 4, characterized in that: The processing and analysis module automatically allocates an idle counter, and also includes: Counter status scanning: Scan each counter in the express cabinet, read the current status information of each counter, and determine the initial free counter; Priority allocation principle: All marked idle counters are collected to generate an idle counter data set, and the Y-axis position data in the three-axis four-cover module is compared with the idle counter data set, and the counters are sorted in the order of the Y-axis difference from small to large; Optimal allocation of packages: when the acquired information of the package to be delivered is the same as the information of the package that has been delivered and placed in the cabinet (2), it is determined that the packages belong to the same user and an optimization strategy is executed; The data of the parcel lockers of the same user that have been stored is obtained to determine whether there are any vacant lockers around the parcel locker, the horizontal and vertical coordinate distances between the current parcel and each vacant locker are calculated, and the weights of each vacant locker are comprehensively compared. The optimal vacant locker is determined as the target locker to be delivered based on the weight comparison results.

6. The control system of the smart express cabinet according to claim 5, characterized in that: The package optimization allocation also includes analyzing user behavior: extracting user data based on the acquired package information to be delivered, determining the average storage time and pickup frequency of the user's packages based on the user's historical pickup data, determining the user's pickup needs and preferences, and prioritizing the allocation of counters based on the user's pickup needs and preferences.

7. The control system of the smart express cabinet according to claim 6, characterized in that: The terminal driving module sends a control instruction to the delivery mechanism (32), specifically: Standby position setting: set the initial parameters of each mechanism and determine the docking coordinates of each mechanism when not performing delivery operations; Delivery signal triggering: Verify the delivery signal triggered by the scanning sensor after obtaining the parcel number information, and trigger the delivery signal based on the verification result; Counter allocation: determining the location information and counter number data of the vacant counters according to the allocation results of the processing and analysis module; Control program generation and transmission: Reading the location information of the allocated free counters to generate a control program, and sending it to the driving device of the delivery mechanism (32); Stepper motor drive: Each drive device moves the corresponding distance according to the received control program and delivers the package to the designated counter; Status update and standby: After the parcel is deposited in the cabinet (2), a confirmation feedback signal is received from the delivery mechanism (32). At the same time, the status information of the cabinet information database is updated and the loading platform is driven back to the standby position.

8. The control system of the smart express cabinet according to claim 7, characterized in that: The user interaction interface is arranged on one side of the delivery door (11) and is used to display delivery success information and counter number, and at the same time, provides pickup password generation and user pickup verification functions.

9. A control method for a smart express cabinet, applied in the control system of the smart express cabinet according to claim 8, characterized in that: The following steps are involved: Step 1: The courier opens the delivery door (11) and puts the package into the system. The entry sensor detects the package and immediately triggers the warehousing process; Step 2: The package enters the turntable through the delivery pipe, and the code scanning sensor on the turntable scans it in all directions, automatically scans the package, obtains the package information and sends it to the control mechanism (33); Step 3: The control mechanism (33) automatically allocates an idle counter position according to the acquired scan code information and the idle status of the cabinet (2) provided by the update feedback module; Step 4: The control mechanism (33) sends a control instruction to the delivery mechanism (32), and the three-axis four-cover module moves the loading platform according to the received control instruction to deliver the package to the allocated vacant cabinet position; Step 5: The update feedback module records the delivery information, updates the idle status of the cabinet (2), and notifies the courier that the delivery is completed. The user interface displays the delivery success information and the cabinet number; Step 6: Match the obtained package information with the assigned counter number one by one, generate a pickup notification SMS and send it to the terminal device of the corresponding user.

10. The control method of the smart express cabinet according to claim 9, characterized in that: The step 1 of putting the package into the system also includes: pre-processing the put-in package, performing a qualified detection on the package based on the sensor component, and if the package does not meet the preset package requirements, notifying the courier through the user interaction interface and refusing to accept the package.

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