Unmanned patrol vehicle body locking and unlocking method, device, controller and body

Abstract

This invention discloses a method, device, electronic equipment, and container for locking and unlocking the container of an unmanned patrol vehicle. The locking method includes: monitoring whether the actual state of the unmanned patrol vehicle meets a preset state when the lock is in the unlocked state; generating a locking signal when the actual state of the unmanned patrol vehicle meets the preset state; determining whether the lifting mechanism between the container door and the container opening is in the retracted state in response to the locking signal; and controlling the lock to lock when the lifting mechanism is in the retracted state. As can be seen, this embodiment associates the container locking action with the actual state of the unmanned patrol vehicle, automatically generating a locking command and controlling the container to lock when the preset state is met. This improves the applicability of the unmanned patrol vehicle when performing transport tasks and enhances the safety of goods during transportation, while reducing the occurrence of lock damage or operational failure due to the lifting mechanism not retracting correctly.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of intelligent driving technology, and in particular to a method, device, controller, and housing for locking and unlocking the body of an unmanned patrol vehicle. Background Technology

[0002] Unmanned patrol vehicles are autonomous vehicles that integrate multiple sensors and intelligent systems, primarily used for security patrols. They can autonomously patrol fixed routes, performing tasks such as monitoring, early warning, and dispatching, effectively improving the efficiency and quality of security work.

[0003] Furthermore, the unmanned patrol vehicle can also use its container as a cargo space to store supplies and perform transport missions. During transport operations, the container can be locked to ensure the safety of the goods inside. Current technologies typically use mechanical locks or car door locks for locking; however, these locking and unlocking methods are not well-suited to the usage scenarios of unmanned patrol vehicles and have limited applicability. Therefore, providing a locking and unlocking method that is more compatible with unmanned patrol vehicles is a pressing technical problem that needs to be solved. Summary of the Invention

[0004] This application provides a method, device, controller, and enclosure for locking and unlocking an unmanned patrol vehicle, which solves the technical problem that existing locking and unlocking methods related to mechanical locks or car door locks are not compatible with the usage scenarios of unmanned patrol vehicles, and achieves the technical effect of a locking and unlocking method with higher compatibility with unmanned patrol vehicles.

[0005] Firstly, this application provides a method for locking the body of an unmanned patrol vehicle, applied to a lock controller of the unmanned patrol vehicle, wherein the lock controller is connected to the lock body of the unmanned patrol vehicle's body, and the method includes:

[0006] With the lock body in the unlocked state, monitor whether the actual state of the unmanned patrol vehicle meets the preset state;

[0007] When the actual state of the unmanned patrol vehicle meets the preset state, an locking signal is generated;

[0008] In response to the locking signal, determine whether the lifting mechanism between the cabinet door and the cabinet opening is in the retracted state;

[0009] When the lifting mechanism is in the retracted state, the control lock body is locked.

[0010] In some embodiments of this application, based on the foregoing solution, after determining whether the lifting mechanism between the box door and the box opening is in a retracted state, the method further includes:

[0011] When the lifting mechanism is in the extended state, control the lifting mechanism to switch from the extended state to the retracted state, and then control the lock body to lock.

[0012] In some embodiments of this application, based on the aforementioned scheme, monitoring whether the actual state of the unmanned patrol vehicle meets a preset state includes:

[0013] Monitor whether the actual status of the unmanned patrol vehicle is in the activated state and / or moving state, and the preset state includes at least one of the activated state and the moving state;

[0014] When the actual state of the unmanned patrol vehicle is the activated state and / or the moving state, it is determined that the actual state of the unmanned patrol vehicle meets the preset state.

[0015] In some embodiments of this application, based on the aforementioned scheme, monitoring whether the actual state of the unmanned patrol vehicle meets a preset state includes:

[0016] Monitor whether the actual password data entered by the user into the password module of the unmanned patrol vehicle matches the pre-stored password data;

[0017] When the actual password data entered by the user into the password module matches the pre-stored password data, it is determined that the actual state of the unmanned patrol vehicle meets the preset state.

[0018] In some embodiments of this application, based on the aforementioned scheme, monitoring whether the actual state of the unmanned patrol vehicle meets a preset state includes:

[0019] Monitor whether target users are present within the preset range of the unmanned patrol vehicle;

[0020] If no target user is found within the preset range, determine whether the target user appears within the preset range within the preset time period.

[0021] When the target user does not appear within the preset range within the preset time period, it is determined that the actual state of the unmanned patrol vehicle meets the preset state.

[0022] Secondly, this application provides a method for unlocking the body of an unmanned patrol vehicle, applied to a lock controller of the unmanned patrol vehicle, wherein the lock controller is connected to the lock body of the unmanned patrol vehicle's body, and the method includes:

[0023] When the lock is locked, monitor whether the actual password data entered by the user into the password module of the unmanned patrol vehicle matches the pre-stored password data.

[0024] When the actual password data entered by the user into the password module matches the pre-stored password data, an unlock signal is generated;

[0025] In response to the unlock signal, the lock body is unlocked, and the lifting mechanism between the door and the opening of the cabinet is switched from the retracted state to the extended state, so that a gap is formed between the door and the opening to facilitate the user's opening of the door.

[0026] Thirdly, this application provides a locking device for the body of an unmanned patrol vehicle, the device comprising:

[0027] The monitoring module is used to monitor whether the actual state of the unmanned patrol vehicle meets the preset state when the lock body is in the unlocked state.

[0028] The locking signal generation module is used to generate a locking signal when the actual state of the unmanned patrol vehicle meets the preset state.

[0029] The lifting mechanism detection module is used to determine whether the lifting mechanism between the box door and the box opening is in the retracted state in response to the locking signal;

[0030] The locking module is used to control the lock body to lock when the lifting mechanism is in the retracted state.

[0031] Fourthly, this application provides an unlocking device for the body of an unmanned patrol vehicle, the device comprising:

[0032] The password module is used to monitor whether the actual password data entered by the user into the password module of the unmanned patrol vehicle's body matches the pre-stored password data when the lock body is in the locked state.

[0033] The unlock signal generation module is used to generate an unlock signal when the actual password data entered by the user into the password module matches the pre-stored password data.

[0034] The unlocking module is used to respond to the unlocking signal, control the lock body to unlock, and then control the lifting mechanism between the door and the opening of the cabinet to switch from the retracted state to the extended state, so that a gap is formed between the door and the opening to facilitate the user to open the door.

[0035] Fifthly, this application provides a lock body controller, comprising:

[0036] processor;

[0037] Memory used to store processor-executable instructions;

[0038] The processor is configured to execute a method for locking the unmanned patrol vehicle body as provided in the first aspect and / or a method for unlocking the unmanned patrol vehicle body as provided in the second aspect.

[0039] Sixthly, this application provides a container for an unmanned patrol vehicle, the container comprising:

[0040] A lock controller for performing the unmanned patrol vehicle body locking method as provided in the first aspect and / or the unmanned patrol vehicle body unlocking method as provided in the second aspect;

[0041] Box door;

[0042] The container opening matches the container door.

[0043] The lock body is used to control the locked and unlocked states between the cabinet door and the cabinet opening.

[0044] The lifting mechanism is used to control the gap between the box door and the box opening.

[0045] In a seventh aspect, this application provides a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium, wherein when the instructions in the storage medium are executed by a processor of an electronic device, the electronic device is able to perform the unmanned patrol vehicle body locking method as provided in the first aspect and / or the unmanned patrol vehicle body unlocking method as provided in the second aspect.

[0046] One or more technical solutions provided in the embodiments of this application have at least the following technical effects or advantages:

[0047] This application embodiment applies to the lock controller of an unmanned patrol vehicle. When the lock is in the unlocked state, it monitors whether the actual state of the unmanned patrol vehicle meets a preset state. When the actual state of the unmanned patrol vehicle meets the preset state, a locking signal is generated. In response to the locking signal, it determines whether the lifting mechanism between the door and the opening of the container is in the retracted state. When the lifting mechanism is in the retracted state, it controls the lock to lock. Therefore, this application embodiment associates the container locking action with the actual state of the unmanned patrol vehicle, automatically generating a locking command and controlling the container to lock when the preset state is met. This improves the applicability of the unmanned patrol vehicle when performing transportation tasks and enhances the safety of goods during transportation, while reducing the occurrence of lock damage or operational failure due to the lifting mechanism not retracting correctly. Attached Figure Description

[0048] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the accompanying drawings described below are some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0049] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the unmanned patrol vehicle provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0050] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the housing of the unmanned patrol vehicle provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0051] Figure 3 A cross-sectional view of the unmanned patrol vehicle provided in this application embodiment when the vehicle body is locked;

[0052] Figure 4 A cross-sectional view of the unmanned patrol vehicle provided in this application embodiment when the lock body is in the unlocked state and the lifting mechanism is in the retracted state.

[0053] Figure 5 A cross-sectional view of the unmanned patrol vehicle provided in this application embodiment when the vehicle body is in the unlocked state;

[0054] Figure 6 A flowchart illustrating the method for locking the body of an unmanned patrol vehicle provided in this application embodiment;

[0055] Figure 7 A flowchart illustrating the unmanned patrol vehicle body unlocking method provided in this application embodiment;

[0056] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the unmanned patrol vehicle body locking device provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0057] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the unmanned patrol vehicle body unlocking device provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0058] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a lock body controller provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0059] In the above diagram: 1. Vehicle body; 2. Shell; 3. Box body; 41. Box opening; 42. Box door; 5. Lock plate; 51. Lock tongue through hole; 6. Lock body; 61. Lock tongue; 7. Lifting mechanism; 71. Bracket; 8. Sealing strip; 9. Image acquisition mechanism. Detailed Implementation

[0060] This application provides a method for locking and unlocking the body of an unmanned patrol vehicle, which solves the technical problem that the locking and unlocking methods related to mechanical locks or car door locks in the prior art are not compatible with the usage scenarios of unmanned patrol vehicles.

[0061] The technical solution of this application embodiment is to solve the above-mentioned technical problems, and the general idea is as follows:

[0062] This application embodiment applies to the lock controller of an unmanned patrol vehicle. When the lock is in the unlocked state, it monitors whether the actual state of the unmanned patrol vehicle meets a preset state. When the actual state of the unmanned patrol vehicle meets the preset state, a locking signal is generated. In response to the locking signal, it determines whether the lifting mechanism between the door and the opening of the container is in the retracted state. When the lifting mechanism is in the retracted state, it controls the lock to lock. Therefore, this application embodiment associates the container locking action with the actual state of the unmanned patrol vehicle, automatically generating a locking command and controlling the container to lock when the preset state is met. This improves the applicability of the unmanned patrol vehicle when performing transportation tasks and enhances the safety of goods during transportation, while reducing the occurrence of lock damage or operational failure due to the lifting mechanism not retracting correctly.

[0063] To better understand the above technical solutions, the following will provide a detailed explanation of the technical solutions in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific implementation methods.

[0064] First, it should be clarified that the term "and / or" in this article is merely a description of the relationship between related objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B can represent: A existing alone, A and B existing simultaneously, or B existing alone. Additionally, the character " / " in this article generally indicates that the preceding and following related objects have an "or" relationship.

[0065] First, this application will describe the unmanned patrol vehicle. For example... Figure 1 The diagram shown is a structural schematic of a certain unmanned patrol vehicle provided in an embodiment of this application. It mainly consists of a vehicle body 1, a housing 2 mounted on the vehicle body 1, and a box 3. Various sensors, radars, cameras, processors, control units, and various electrical connection components from the vehicle body 1 are mounted on the housing 2. The box 3 has a certain cavity, mainly used to hold some tools and equipment. The box 3 can be arranged at the rear of the vehicle body 1, and the top of the box 3 is provided with an openable cover as a door 42.

[0066] During the transport mission, the safety of the goods inside the container 3 is ensured by locking it. Traditional technologies typically use mechanical locks or control methods similar to those used in car door locks for locking and unlocking. However, these methods are incompatible with the usage scenarios of unmanned patrol vehicles, have limited applicability, and cannot provide adequate security for the goods inside the container 3. For example, if the vehicle moves or starts before the user has locked the container 3, the container door 42 cannot automatically lock, posing a risk of the goods inside the container 3 being thrown out. When using mechanical locks or other simple control methods, unauthorized personnel can lock the container 3 at will, affecting the authorized user's normal use. If an authorized user opens the container 3 and forgets to lock it, and leaves the vicinity of the unmanned patrol vehicle for an extended period, the container 3 will not automatically lock, posing a risk of loss of goods.

[0067] To address the aforementioned problems, this application provides an unmanned patrol vehicle housing, the housing comprising:

[0068] A lock controller (not shown in the figure) is used to execute the unmanned patrol vehicle body locking method and the unmanned patrol vehicle body unlocking method provided later in the embodiments of this application;

[0069] Box door 42;

[0070] Box opening 41 matches box door 42;

[0071] Lock body 6 is used to control the locked and unlocked states between the box door 42 and the box opening 41.

[0072] The lifting mechanism 7 is used to control the gap between the box door 42 and the box opening 41.

[0073] like Figures 2-5 As shown, the opening 41 of the unmanned patrol vehicle's body 3 opens upwards. A cover plate on top of the opening 41 serves as a door 42, covering the opening 41. One end of the door 42 is rotatably connected to the opening 41. When the door 42 rotates upwards based on its rotatable end, it indicates that the door 42 is open. In some embodiments, the door 42 may be located on the side or rear of the body 3. This description is based on only one specific embodiment and should not be construed as limiting the scope of this application.

[0074] A lock plate 5 is provided on the side of the door 42 facing the opening 41. The lock plate 5 has a latch hole 51. A lock body 6 is provided inside the box body 3. The installation position of the lock body 6 usually matches the installation position of the lock plate 5 so that when the door 42 is closed at the opening 41, the lock body 6 can lock the door 42 by locking the lock plate 5. Typically, the lock body 6 includes a latch 61 and a latch drive mechanism. The front end face of the latch 61 is set as an outer arc surface to pass through the latch hole 51 on the lock plate 5 to lock the door 42. The latch drive mechanism can receive electrical signals or other control signals to drive the latch 61 to perform corresponding actions.

[0075] Specifically, when the latch drive mechanism responds to the locking signal, the latch 61 is driven to pass through the latch through hole 51, so that the housing 3 is in the locked state. When the latch drive mechanism responds to the unlocking signal, the latch 61 is driven to retract from the latch through hole 51, so that the housing 3 is in the unlocked state.

[0076] The container 3 is also equipped with a lifting mechanism 7, which can be located at different positions on the container 3, such as at the connection end between the door 42 and the opening 41, or at the opposite end. The lifting mechanism 7 is used to lift the door 42 in the opening direction when the container 3 is in the unlocked state, creating a gap between the door 42 and the opening 41, allowing the user to open the door 42.

[0077] Specifically, the lifting mechanism 7 is controlled by a lifting drive mechanism, which can receive electrical signals or other control signals to drive the lifting mechanism 7 to perform corresponding actions. When the user triggers a locking command, the lifting drive mechanism drives the lifting mechanism 7 to retract. After the lifting mechanism 7 retracts, the lock body 6 responds to the locking signal and controls the bolt 61 to extend and lock the door 42. When the user triggers an unlocking command, the lock body 6 first responds to the unlocking signal and controls the bolt 61 to retract, putting the door 3 in the unlocked state. Then, the lifting drive mechanism drives the lifting mechanism 7 to switch from the retracted state to the extended state, so that the door 42 rotates based on the rotating end, thereby creating a gap between the door 42 and the opening 41 for easy opening by the user. In some embodiments, a bracket 71 is also provided on the side of the door 42 facing the opening 41. The lifting mechanism 7 provides better opening force by lifting the bracket 71, while avoiding damage to the door 42.

[0078] The extension distance of the lifting mechanism 7 can be determined according to the user's needs. Specifically, for example... Figure 5 As shown, when the lifting mechanism 7 extends, the gap L4 formed between the door 42 and the opening 41 reaches 20mm, allowing the user's fingers to pass through, thus enabling the door 42 of the box 3 to be lifted using this gap. Figure 3As shown, when the lifting mechanism 7 is retracted and the locking tongue 61 has passed through the locking tongue through hole 51 to lock the door 42, the gap value L1 formed between the door 42 and the opening 41 is limited to within 2mm. The user's fingers cannot pass through this gap, so as to prevent unauthorized personnel from trying to lift the door 42 when the box 3 is locked.

[0079] In some embodiments, the lifting mechanism 7 can also be configured as an elastic element, which does not require signal control drive. After the door 42 is unlocked, the elastic element stretches out according to its own elasticity, so that a gap is formed between the door 42 and the opening 41 to facilitate the user to open the door.

[0080] A sealing strip 8 is also provided around the opening 41 of the container to prevent water and air from penetrating the opening 41 when the container 3 is locked, thereby ensuring that the materials inside the container 3 are kept in the required condition.

[0081] In some embodiments, due to the elasticity and height of the sealing strip 8, when the door 42 falls from the open state, the door 42 will be pushed up by the sealing strip 8 by a certain gap, and cannot be completely closed at the opening 41. At this time, the lifting mechanism 7 has also retracted. Therefore, in this state, the position of the latch 61 is configured to be located in the extension space of the latch through hole 51, so that the latch 61 can smoothly pass through the latch through hole 51 after it extends, thereby locking the door 42. For example, as shown... Figure 4 As shown, the gap L2 formed between the door 42 and the opening 41 is 10mm, which prevents the user's fingers from passing through. The vertical distance L3 between the front end of the latch 61 and the horizontal extension line of the lower edge of the latch hole 51 is 1mm. When in response to the locking signal, the latch 61 extends and can pass smoothly through the latch hole 51, so that the box 3 is locked.

[0082] The housing 3 is also equipped with an image acquisition mechanism 9, which is used to collect images of people around the unmanned patrol vehicle. The image acquisition mechanism 9 includes multiple cameras, which are respectively set on the left side, right side and rear side of the housing 3 to monitor images of people in the corresponding areas.

[0083] After describing the unmanned patrol vehicle and the housing 3 above, the embodiments of this application will further explain a method for locking the housing of an unmanned patrol vehicle and a method for unlocking the housing of an unmanned patrol vehicle as follows.

[0084] like Figure 6 As shown, a method for locking the body of an unmanned patrol vehicle provided in this application includes steps S61-S64:

[0085] Step S61: When the lock body 6 is in the unlocked state, monitor whether the actual state of the unmanned patrol vehicle meets the preset state.

[0086] Step S62: When the actual state of the unmanned patrol vehicle meets the preset state, a locking signal is generated;

[0087] Step S63: In response to the locking signal, determine whether the lifting mechanism 7 between the door 42 and the opening 41 of the box 3 is in the retracted state.

[0088] Step S64: When the lifting mechanism 7 is in the retracted state, control the lock body 6 to lock.

[0089] Regarding step S61, when the lock body 6 is in the unlocked state, the actual state of the unmanned patrol vehicle is monitored to see if it meets the preset state, including monitoring and judgment of three different usage scenarios, in order to improve the applicability of the unmanned patrol vehicle body 3. The three usage scenarios will be explained separately later.

[0090] Use case 1: If the user has not locked the box 3, the vehicle will move or start, including steps S611-S612.

[0091] Step S611: Monitor whether the actual state of the unmanned patrol vehicle is in the start-up state and / or the moving state. The preset state includes at least one of the start-up state and the moving state.

[0092] Step S612: When the actual state of the unmanned patrol vehicle is the start-up state and / or the moving state, determine that the actual state of the unmanned patrol vehicle meets the preset state.

[0093] The startup state refers to the initial process of an unmanned patrol vehicle transitioning from a stationary state to a moving state, typically involving engine ignition or starting the electric motor. During startup, the electric motor of the unmanned patrol vehicle needs to accelerate from idle speed to a sufficient speed so that the unmanned patrol vehicle can begin to move. The moving state generally refers to the state in which the unmanned patrol vehicle is traveling on the road at a certain speed after it has started. In some special cases, the moving state also refers to the natural coasting state of the unmanned patrol vehicle when it is not started.

[0094] When the unmanned patrol vehicle is in the started and / or moving state, a locking signal is generated to control the locking of the container 3, preventing the container 3 from being in the unlocked state during the movement of the unmanned patrol vehicle, causing the materials stored in the container 3 to be shaken out of the container 3, improving the reliability of the unmanned patrol vehicle in performing transportation tasks, and at the same time avoiding the user from taking or storing the materials in the container 3 when the vehicle is started, thus improving the safety of use.

[0095] Use Case 2: When the unmanned patrol vehicle is performing a transport mission, the user wants to keep the door 42 unlocked after unlocking it. To prevent unauthorized personnel from locking the door 42, steps S621-S622 are included.

[0096] Step S621: Monitor whether the actual password data entered by the user into the password module of the unmanned patrol vehicle's housing 3 matches the pre-stored password data.

[0097] Step S622: When the actual password data entered by the user into the password module matches the pre-stored password data, it is determined that the actual state of the unmanned patrol vehicle meets the preset state.

[0098] Actual password data can be one or a combination of several password formats. These formats can include biometric passwords containing biometric information, such as fingerprints, palm prints, iris scans, facial recognition, and voiceprints. By collecting, extracting, and comparing biometric information, identity verification and authentication are performed, ensuring that only authorized users can access specific resources or data and unlock or lock devices, thus improving the security and convenience of authentication. Password formats also include common text passwords, such as numeric passwords or alphabetic passwords. Password formats can also be pattern passwords composed of specific symbols or paths.

[0099] Choose an appropriate password based on the specific application scenario and security requirements to ensure that no one other than authorized personnel can lock the container 3. This will prevent unauthorized personnel from suddenly locking the container 3 while the materials inside are being retrieved, thus improving ease of use.

[0100] Use Case 3: When an authorized user unlocks the container 3 but does not lock it and leaves the vicinity of the unmanned patrol vehicle for an extended period of time, including steps S631-S633.

[0101] Step S631: Monitor whether there is a target user within the preset range of the unmanned patrol vehicle;

[0102] Step S632: When there is no target user within the preset range, determine whether the target user appears within the preset range within the preset time period;

[0103] Step S633: When the target user does not appear within the preset range within the preset time period, determine that the actual state of the unmanned patrol vehicle meets the preset state.

[0104] It should be noted that the target user and the user in Method 2 above are not the same entity. The user refers to the individual or group that actually uses the unmanned patrol vehicle and directly interacts with it. The target user is the individual or group authorized to use the unmanned patrol vehicle; that is, the entity that has the right to retrieve and store materials inside container 3 or the entity involved in the docking process during the unmanned patrol vehicle's transport mission.

[0105] Regarding step S631, monitoring whether a target user exists within a preset range of the unmanned patrol vehicle can be achieved in various ways. For example, images of people within the preset range can be collected. If the collected images do not match the image of the target user, it is determined that no target user exists within the preset range. The image collection process is achieved through an image acquisition mechanism 9 deployed on the housing 3, which includes a camera, sensors, etc. Monitoring whether a target user exists within the preset range of the unmanned patrol vehicle can also be achieved by collecting human voices within the preset range. If no user voice is heard in the collected human voices, it is determined that no target user exists within the preset range.

[0106] Regarding step S632, determining whether the target user appears within a preset range within a preset time period, taking image recognition as an example, if the collected image of a person does not match the target user, images of people within the preset range are continuously collected and compared. If no image of a person matching the target user appears within the preset time period, it is determined that the target user has not appeared within the preset range within the preset time period, and a locking command is generated. If an image of a person matching the target user is collected within the preset time period, the moment the matching image of the target user is collected is taken as the starting point of the next preset time period, and the timer is reset. For example, the preset time period is set to 5 minutes.

[0107] Steps S631-S633 can prevent the target user from forgetting to lock the box 3 after unlocking it, thus reducing the security of the materials inside the box 3 and the possibility of the materials being stolen.

[0108] Regarding step S63, in response to the locking signal, it is determined whether the lifting mechanism between the box door and the box opening of the box body is in the retracted state.

[0109] The system determines whether the lifting mechanism 7 between the door 42 and the opening 41 of the cabinet 3 is in the retracted state. If the lifting mechanism 7 is in the extended state, it controls the lifting mechanism 7 to switch from the extended state to the retracted state. After the lifting mechanism 7 is retracted, it controls the lock body 6 to lock. This reduces the possibility of damage to the lock body 6 or operational failure due to the lifting mechanism 7 not retracting correctly. For example, the lifting mechanism 7 is composed of... Figure 5 The extended state shown is switched to the state shown. Figure 3 The retracted state is shown.

[0110] Regarding step S64, when the lifting mechanism 7 is in the retracted state, the control lock body 6 is locked.

[0111] When the lifting mechanism 7 is in the retracted state, the control lock body 6 is locked. Figure 3 and Figure 5As shown, the locking process of the lock body 6 is as follows: when the lifting mechanism 7 is in the retracted state, the lock tongue drive mechanism responds to the locking command and drives the lock tongue 61 to extend and pass through the lock tongue through hole 51 on the lock plate 5 so that the box body 3 is in the locked state.

[0112] In summary, this embodiment monitors whether the actual state of the unmanned patrol vehicle meets a preset state when the lock body 6 is in the unlocked state; when the actual state of the unmanned patrol vehicle meets the preset state, a locking signal is generated; in response to the locking signal, it is determined whether the lifting mechanism 7 between the door 42 and the opening 41 of the container 3 is in the retracted state; when the lifting mechanism 7 is in the retracted state, the lock body 6 is locked. It can be seen that this embodiment associates the locking action of the container 3 with the actual state of the unmanned patrol vehicle, automatically generating a locking command when the preset state is met, and controlling the container 3 to lock, thereby improving the applicability of the unmanned patrol vehicle when performing transportation tasks and improving the safety of materials during transportation, while reducing the occurrence of lock body 6 damage or operational failure due to the lifting mechanism 7 not retracting correctly.

[0113] Furthermore, the intelligent monitoring and control mechanism significantly enhances vehicle safety and operational convenience. Firstly, this method ensures automatic locking when the unmanned patrol vehicle is activated or in motion, protecting the container 3 from unauthorized access or theft. Secondly, by monitoring whether the user-entered password matches a pre-stored password, access control security is further strengthened, ensuring only authorized personnel can lock the container 3. Additionally, the method considers the presence of a target user; if no target user is present within a preset range and does not appear within a preset time, the container 3 will automatically lock, helping to protect the contents of the container 3 even without monitoring. The combined use of multiple methods to generate locking commands not only improves the security of the unmanned patrol vehicle's container 3 in various states but also reduces the complexity of manual operation through intelligent control logic, providing users with an efficient and reliable unmanned patrol vehicle container locking solution.

[0114] Based on the same inventive concept, this application provides a method for unlocking the body of an unmanned patrol vehicle. For example... Figure 7 As shown, this application provides a method for unlocking the body of an unmanned patrol vehicle, including steps S71-S73:

[0115] Step S71: When the lock body 6 is in the locked state, monitor whether the actual password data entered by the user into the password module of the unmanned patrol vehicle's housing 3 matches the pre-stored password data.

[0116] Step S72: When the actual password data entered by the user into the password module matches the pre-stored password data, an unlock signal is generated;

[0117] In step S73, in response to the unlocking signal, the lock body 6 is unlocked, and the lifting mechanism 7 between the door 42 and the opening 41 of the cabinet 3 is switched from the retracted state to the extended state, so that a gap is formed between the door 42 and the opening 41 to facilitate the user to open the door.

[0118] Regarding step S71, the actual password data can be one or a combination of several password formats. These formats can be biometric passwords containing biometric information, such as fingerprints, palm prints, iris scans, facial recognition, and voiceprints. By collecting, extracting, and comparing biometric information, identity verification and authentication are performed, ensuring that only authorized users can access specific resources or data, thereby improving the security and convenience of authentication. Password formats also include common text passwords, such as numeric passwords or alphabetic passwords. Password formats can also be pattern passwords composed of specific shapes or paths.

[0119] Choose an appropriate password based on the specific application scenario and security requirements to ensure that no one other than authorized personnel can unlock the box 3, thus protecting the box 3 from unauthorized access or theft.

[0120] Regarding step S73, specifically, as follows: Figure 3 and Figure 5 As shown, in response to the unlocking signal, the latch drive mechanism drives the latch 61 to retract from the latch through hole 51, so that the box 3 is in the unlocked state. After the latch 61 retracts, the lifting drive mechanism responds to the unlocking signal and drives the lifting mechanism 7 to extend so that the box door 42 rotates based on the rotating end, thereby forming a gap between the box door 42 and the box opening 41 to facilitate the user to open the door.

[0121] In summary, this embodiment further enhances the security of access control by monitoring whether the password entered by the user matches the pre-stored password, ensuring that only authorized personnel can unlock the cabinet 3. At the same time, a lifting mechanism 7 is provided to assist the user in opening the cabinet door 42 for easy operation.

[0122] Based on and Figure 6 The same inventive concept as the method shown is provided in this application. Figure 8 The unmanned patrol vehicle body locking device shown includes:

[0123] The monitoring module 81 is used to monitor whether the actual state of the unmanned patrol vehicle meets the preset state when the lock body 6 is in the unlocked state.

[0124] The locking signal generation module 82 is used to generate a locking signal when the actual state of the unmanned patrol vehicle meets the preset state.

[0125] The lifting mechanism 7 detection module 83 is used to determine whether the lifting mechanism 7 between the box door 42 and the box opening 41 is in a retracted state in response to the locking signal.

[0126] The locking module 84 is used to control the lock body 6 to lock when the lifting mechanism 7 is in the retracted state.

[0127] Based on and Figure 7 The same inventive concept as the method shown is provided in this application. Figure 9 The unmanned patrol vehicle body unlocking device shown includes:

[0128] The password module 91 is used to monitor whether the actual password data entered by the user into the password module 91 of the unmanned patrol vehicle's housing 3 matches the pre-stored password data when the lock body 6 is in the locked state.

[0129] The unlock signal generation module 92 is used to generate an unlock signal when the actual password data input by the user to the password module 91 matches the pre-stored password data;

[0130] The unlocking module 93 is used to control the lock body 6 to unlock in response to the unlocking signal, and then control the lifting mechanism 7 between the door 42 and the opening 41 of the box body 3 to switch from the retracted state to the extended state, so that a gap is formed between the door 42 and the opening 41 to facilitate the user to open the door.

[0131] Based on the same inventive concept, this application provides as follows Figure 10 The lock body controller shown includes:

[0132] Processor 101;

[0133] Memory 102 is used to store executable instructions of processor 101;

[0134] The processor 101 is configured to execute the unmanned patrol vehicle body locking method and / or unmanned patrol vehicle body unlocking method as described above.

[0135] Based on the same inventive concept, this application provides a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium, which, when the instructions in the storage medium are executed by the processor 101 of an electronic device, enables the electronic device to perform the unmanned patrol vehicle body locking method and / or unmanned patrol vehicle body unlocking method as described above.

[0136] In summary, the embodiment of this application applies to the lock controller of an unmanned patrol vehicle. When the lock body 6 is in the unlocked state, it monitors whether the actual state of the unmanned patrol vehicle meets a preset state. When the actual state of the unmanned patrol vehicle meets the preset state, a locking signal is generated. In response to the locking signal, it determines whether the lifting mechanism 7 between the door 42 and the opening 41 of the container 3 is in the retracted state. When the lifting mechanism 7 is in the retracted state, it controls the lock body 6 to lock. Therefore, this embodiment of the application associates the locking action of the container 3 with the actual state of the unmanned patrol vehicle, automatically generating a locking command when the preset state is met, and controlling the container 3 to lock. This improves the applicability of the unmanned patrol vehicle when performing transportation tasks and enhances the safety of materials during transportation. It also reduces the occurrence of lock body 6 damage or operational failure due to the lifting mechanism 7 not retracting correctly.

[0137] Since the lock controller described in this embodiment is the lock controller used to implement the locking and unlocking method in the embodiments of this application, those skilled in the art can understand the specific implementation method and various variations of the lock controller in this embodiment based on the locking and unlocking method described in the embodiments of this application. Therefore, how the lock controller implements the method in the embodiments of this application will not be described in detail here. Any lock controller used by those skilled in the art to implement the locking and unlocking method in the embodiments of this application falls within the scope of protection of this application.

[0138] Those skilled in the art will understand that embodiments of the present invention can be provided as methods, systems, or computer program products. Therefore, the present invention can take the form of a completely hardware embodiment, a completely software embodiment, or an embodiment combining software and hardware aspects. Furthermore, the present invention can take the form of a computer program product embodied on one or more computer-usable storage media (including, but not limited to, disk storage, CD-ROM, optical storage, etc.) containing computer-usable program code.

[0139] This invention is described with reference to flowchart illustrations and / or block diagrams of methods, apparatus (systems), and computer program products according to embodiments of the invention. It will be understood that each block of the flowchart illustrations and / or block diagrams, and combinations of blocks in the flowchart illustrations and / or block diagrams, can be implemented by computer program instructions. These computer program instructions can be provided to a processor of a general-purpose computer, special-purpose computer, embedded processor, or other programmable data processing apparatus to produce a machine, such that the instructions, which execute via the processor of the computer or other programmable data processing apparatus, generate instructions for implementing the flowchart illustrations and / or block diagrams. Figure 1 One or more processes and / or boxes Figure 1 A device that provides the functions specified in one or more boxes.

[0140] These computer program instructions may also be stored in a computer-readable storage medium that can direct a computer or other programmable data processing device to function in a particular manner, such that the instructions stored in the computer-readable storage medium produce an article of manufacture including instruction means, which are implemented in a process Figure 1 One or more processes and / or boxes Figure 1 The function specified in one or more boxes.

[0141] These computer program instructions may also be loaded onto a computer or other programmable data processing equipment to cause a series of operational steps to be performed on the computer or other programmable equipment to produce a computer-implemented process, thereby providing instructions that execute on the computer or other programmable equipment for implementing the process. Figure 1 One or more processes and / or boxes Figure 1 The steps of the function specified in one or more boxes.

[0142] Although preferred embodiments of the invention have been described, those skilled in the art, upon learning the basic inventive concept, can make other changes and modifications to these embodiments. Therefore, the appended claims are intended to be interpreted as including both the preferred embodiments and all changes and modifications falling within the scope of the invention.

[0143] Obviously, those skilled in the art can make various modifications and variations to this invention without departing from its spirit and scope. Therefore, if these modifications and variations fall within the scope of the claims of this invention and their equivalents, this invention also intends to include these modifications and variations.

Claims

1. A method for locking the body of an unmanned patrol vehicle, characterized in that, A lock controller for an unmanned patrol vehicle, wherein the lock controller is connected to a lock body on the vehicle's chassis, the method comprising: When the lock is in the unlocked state, monitor whether the actual state of the unmanned patrol vehicle meets the preset state; When the actual state of the unmanned patrol vehicle meets the preset state, a locking signal is generated; In response to the locking signal, determine whether the lifting mechanism between the box door and the box opening is in a retracted state; When the lifting mechanism is in the retracted state, the lock body is locked.

2. The method as described in claim 1, characterized in that, After determining whether the lifting mechanism between the box door and the box opening is in the retracted state, the method further includes: When the lifting mechanism is in the extended state, control the lifting mechanism to switch from the extended state to the retracted state, and then control the lock body to lock.

3. The method as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The monitoring of whether the actual state of the unmanned patrol vehicle meets the preset state includes: Monitor whether the actual state of the unmanned patrol vehicle is in the activated state and / or moving state; When the actual state of the unmanned patrol vehicle is the start-up state and / or the moving state, it is determined that the actual state of the unmanned patrol vehicle satisfies the preset state.

4. The method as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The monitoring of whether the actual state of the unmanned patrol vehicle meets the preset state includes: Monitor whether the actual password data entered by the user into the password module of the unmanned patrol vehicle matches the pre-stored password data; When the actual password data input by the user to the password module matches the pre-stored password data, it is determined that the actual state of the unmanned patrol vehicle meets the preset state.

5. The method as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The monitoring of whether the actual state of the unmanned patrol vehicle meets the preset state includes: Monitor whether there are target users within the preset range of the unmanned patrol vehicle; When the target user is not present within the preset range, determine whether the target user appears within the preset range within a preset time period; When the target user does not appear within the preset range within the preset time period, it is determined that the actual state of the unmanned patrol vehicle meets the preset state.

6. A method for unlocking the body of an unmanned patrol vehicle, characterized in that, A lock controller for an unmanned patrol vehicle, wherein the lock controller is connected to a lock body on the vehicle's chassis, the method comprising: When the lock body is in the locked state, monitor whether the actual password data entered by the user into the password module of the unmanned patrol vehicle matches the pre-stored password data; When the actual password data input by the user to the password module matches the pre-stored password data, an unlock signal is generated; In response to the unlocking signal, the lock body is unlocked, and then the lifting mechanism between the door and the opening of the cabinet is switched from a retracted state to an extended state, so that a gap is formed between the door and the opening to facilitate the user opening the door.

7. A locking device for the body of an unmanned patrol vehicle, characterized in that, The unmanned patrol vehicle's enclosure includes a lock, and the device includes: The monitoring module is used to monitor whether the actual state of the unmanned patrol vehicle meets the preset state when the lock body is in the unlocked state. A locking signal generation module is used to generate a locking signal when the actual state of the unmanned patrol vehicle meets the preset state. The lifting mechanism detection module is used to determine whether the lifting mechanism between the box door and the box opening is in a retracted state in response to the locking signal. The locking module is used to control the lock body to lock when the lifting mechanism is in the retracted state.

8. A device for unlocking the body of an unmanned patrol vehicle, characterized in that, The unmanned patrol vehicle's enclosure includes a lock, and the device includes: The password module is used to monitor whether the actual password data entered by the user into the password module of the unmanned patrol vehicle's housing matches the pre-stored password data when the lock body is in the locked state. The unlock signal generation module is used to generate an unlock signal when the actual password data input by the user to the password module matches the pre-stored password data; The unlocking module, in response to the unlocking signal, controls the lock body to unlock, and then controls the lifting mechanism between the door and the opening of the cabinet to switch from a retracted state to an extended state, so that a gap is formed between the door and the opening to facilitate the user to open the door.

9. A lock body controller, characterized in that, include: processor; Memory used to store the processor's executable instructions; The processor is configured to execute the unmanned patrol vehicle body locking method as described in any one of claims 1-5 and / or the unmanned patrol vehicle body unlocking method as described in claim 6.

10. A chassis for an unmanned patrol vehicle, characterized in that, The enclosure includes: A lock controller is used to perform the unmanned patrol vehicle body locking method according to any one of claims 1-5 and / or the unmanned patrol vehicle body unlocking method according to claim 6; Box door; The container opening matches the container door; The lock body is used to control the locked and unlocked states between the box door and the box opening; A lifting mechanism is used to control the gap between the box door and the box opening.

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