Integrated curtain wall unit suitable for unmanned aerial vehicle express delivery automatic receiving and sending

By designing integrated curtain wall units and combining wireless network and identity identification technology, automatic transmission and reception of drone express delivery is realized, solving the problems of inefficiency and limited accuracy in the existing technology, and improving automation and security.

CN119616103APending Publication Date: 2025-03-14SHENZHEN UNIV
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Application Number
CN202411765225.6
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-03
Publication Date
2025-03-14

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Technical Problem

The existing drone express delivery methods have not yet reached the level of highly integrated and automated. They rely on manual operations or simple barcode scanning, are inefficient and error-prone, and have limited accuracy in positioning and guidance in complex environments.

Method used

An integrated curtain wall unit suitable for automatic delivery and reception of drone express delivery is designed, including a curtain wall fixed frame, a drone guidance system, a spiral electric window opener, a curtain wall movable frame, a express transmission belt and a express support device. The automatic guidance of drones and the safe and stable loading and unloading of express delivery is achieved through wireless network and identity identification technology.

Benefits of technology

It realizes the highly automated and integrated delivery of drone express delivery, improves efficiency and accuracy, reduces the error rate of manual operation, and ensures the precise positioning of drones and the safe loading and unloading of express delivery in complex environments.

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Abstract

The invention relates to the field of unmanned aerial vehicle express delivery, and particularly discloses an integrated curtain wall unit suitable for unmanned aerial vehicle express delivery automatic receiving and sending. The unmanned aerial vehicle guiding system is connected with the curtain wall fixing frame and used for guiding landing of the unmanned aerial vehicle; the spiral electric window opener is connected with the curtain wall fixing frame; the curtain wall movable frame is connected with the curtain wall fixed frame; the express conveying belt is connected with the interior of the curtain wall movable frame; the express bearing device is connected with the inner side of the curtain wall movable frame, and the compatibility with an existing building and a newly-built building is considered in design of the integrated curtain wall unit. And for an existing curtain wall unit, rapid replacement and installation can be achieved, and the influence on a building structure is reduced. In a newly-built building, the integrated curtain wall unit is easy to configure and install and can be integrally installed according to design requirements in the building construction process.
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Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the drone express delivery industry, and in particular to an integrated curtain wall unit suitable for automatic sending and receiving of drone express delivery. Background Art

[0002] In recent years, with the booming development of the e-commerce industry and people's increasing requirements for logistics and delivery efficiency, drone delivery as an innovative delivery model is gradually gaining widespread attention. At the same time, the functional diversification and intelligent development of urban buildings have also become an important trend in the field of modern architecture. In this context, the need to organically combine drone delivery functions with urban architecture has emerged.

[0003] At present, the delivery and reception methods of drone express delivery have not yet reached a high level of integration and automation. Traditional drone express delivery and reception often rely on relatively scattered and independent facilities and processes. In terms of identification and interaction technology, old-fashioned methods may rely on manual operation or simple barcode scanning, which is inefficient and prone to errors. For the positioning and guidance of drones, they often rely on basic navigation systems such as GPS, which have limited accuracy and are easily interfered with in complex environments. In the loading and unloading of express parcels, they mostly rely on manual handling or simple mechanical devices, with a low degree of automation, slow speed, and it is difficult to ensure the safety and stable loading and unloading of parcels. In view of the above problems, it is urgent to develop an integrated curtain wall unit suitable for automatic delivery and reception of drone express. Summary of the invention

[0004] The object of the present invention is to provide an integrated curtain wall unit suitable for automatic sending and receiving of drone express delivery, 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] An integrated curtain wall unit suitable for automatic delivery and reception of drone express, comprising:

[0007] Curtain wall fixed frame;

[0008] A drone guidance system, which is connected to the curtain wall fixed frame and is used for guiding the landing of the drone;

[0009] A spiral electric window opener, wherein the spiral electric window opener is connected to a curtain wall fixed frame;

[0010] A curtain wall movable frame, wherein the curtain wall movable frame is connected to the curtain wall fixed frame;

[0011] An express conveyor belt, the express conveyor belt is connected to the interior of the curtain wall movable frame;

[0012] The express supporting device is connected to the inner side of the curtain wall movable frame.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the invention has the following beneficial effects: the integrated curtain wall unit is designed to be compatible with existing buildings and new buildings. For existing curtain wall units, quick replacement and installation can be achieved to reduce the impact on the building structure. In new buildings, the integrated curtain wall unit is easy to configure and install, and can be installed in an integrated manner according to design requirements during the construction process. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0014] Figure 1 The present invention is a schematic structural diagram of an integrated curtain wall unit suitable for automatic delivery and reception of drone express in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0015] Figure 2 The present invention is a schematic diagram of the opening of a movable curtain wall frame in an integrated curtain wall unit suitable for automatic delivery and reception of drone express in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0016] Figure 3 The figure is a schematic diagram of the side structure of an integrated curtain wall unit suitable for automatic sending and receiving of drone express in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0017] In the figure: 1-curtain wall fixed frame, 2-drone guidance system, 3-screw electric window opener, 4-express conveyor belt, 5-curtain wall movable frame, 6-express supporting device. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0018] 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.

[0019] An integrated curtain wall unit suitable for automatic sending and receiving of drone express delivery, comprising: a curtain wall fixed frame 1; a drone guidance system 2, which is connected to the curtain wall fixed frame 1 and is used for guiding the landing of the drone; a spiral electric window opener 3, which is connected to the curtain wall fixed frame 1; a curtain wall movable frame 5, which is connected to the curtain wall fixed frame 1; an express delivery conveyor belt 4, which is connected to the inside of the curtain wall movable frame 5; and an express delivery supporting device 6, which is connected to the inner side of the curtain wall movable frame 5.

[0020] The curtain wall fixed frame 1 and the curtain wall movable frame 5 constitute the main structure of the integrated curtain wall unit. The material has the characteristics of high strength, light weight and good weather resistance. It can be made of aluminum alloy and other materials, which can withstand certain external forces (such as wind, impact force during take-off and landing of drones, etc.) and environmental factors (such as sun exposure, rain, temperature changes, etc.). In terms of structural design, the stability during the opening and closing process is guaranteed to ensure the reliable operation of the entire system; the wall fixed frame 1 and the curtain wall movable frame 5 are connected by hinges, which have sufficient bearing capacity and flexibility to ensure that the curtain wall movable frame can be opened and closed smoothly under the drive of the screw-type electric window opener. The material and surface treatment of the hinges are specially designed to effectively prevent rust and wear and extend the service life.

[0021] In one embodiment of the present invention:

[0022] The drone guidance system 2 includes: an information receiving module, an identity recognition and information comparison module, an instruction sending module and a positioning guidance module, wherein the information receiving module is used to receive express delivery information through a wireless network, the identity recognition and information comparison module is used to compare the drone identity with the express information, the instruction sending module is used to send an opening and closing instruction to the screw-type electric window opener, and the positioning guidance module is used to guide the drone to fly to a precise coordinate position;

[0023] The drone guidance system is the core control part of the entire integrated curtain wall unit. It includes an information receiving module, an identity recognition and information comparison module, a command sending module and a positioning guidance module. The information receiving module is connected to the external express delivery management system through a wireless network and can receive express delivery information, including express order number, receiving address, drone number, etc. When the drone approaches the curtain wall unit, the identity recognition and information comparison module compares the drone identity with the express information to ensure that only matching drones can perform subsequent operations, thereby ensuring the accuracy and safety of express delivery. After the information comparison is passed, the command sending module sends a command to the screw-type electric window opener to open the curtain wall unit and the express storage device. The positioning guidance module guides the drone to the precise coordinate position after the curtain wall unit is opened. During the guidance process, the module can adjust the guidance signal in real time to adapt to different environmental conditions, including but not limited to factors such as wind direction, wind speed and electromagnetic interference, to ensure that the drone can accurately release or grab the express at the designated location.

[0024] In one embodiment of the present invention:

[0025] The screw-type electric window opener 3 includes: a motor, a screw, a nut and a transmission mechanism. The motor drives the screw to rotate through the transmission mechanism. The nut cooperates with the screw and is connected to the curtain wall movable frame 5, driving the curtain wall movable frame 5 to move to realize the opening and closing action, and the operating parameters of the motor can be adjusted to control the opening and closing speed and strength;

[0026] The screw-type electric window opener 3 is a key component for realizing the opening and closing action of the curtain wall unit. It is mainly composed of a motor, a screw, a nut and a transmission mechanism. The motor serves as a power source and drives the screw to rotate through a transmission mechanism. The nut cooperates with the screw and is connected to the curtain wall movable frame or the express support device. When the screw rotates, the nut drives the curtain wall movable frame or the express support device to move, thereby realizing the opening and closing action. The operating parameters of the motor (such as speed, torque, etc.) are adjustable, and the opening and closing speed and strength of the curtain wall unit can be controlled according to actual needs to ensure smooth and accurate movement. During the opening and closing process, the speed can be adjusted according to different situations (such as the size of the express, the flight speed of the drone, etc.) to avoid damage to the drone or express due to excessive movement.

[0027] In one embodiment of the present invention:

[0028] The express support device 6 includes: a support platform and a buffer component, the support platform is used to place the express, and the buffer component is arranged on the support platform to reduce the impact force when the express is delivered;

[0029] The express support device 6 mainly includes a support platform and a buffer component. The support platform is used to place express parcels, and its design can stably support express parcels of different sizes and weights. The buffer component is arranged on or around the support platform and can be made of elastic materials such as rubber and sponge. When the drone delivers the express, the buffer component can reduce the impact force of the express and prevent the express from being damaged due to collision.

[0030] In one embodiment of the present invention:

[0031] An express delivery management system and a drone flight control system are provided, and a safe and reliable communication protocol is provided between the drone guidance system 1 and the express delivery management system and the drone flight control system;

[0032] There is a safe and reliable communication protocol between the drone guidance system and the external express delivery management system and drone flight control system to ensure the accuracy and timeliness of information transmission and avoid delivery errors caused by communication failures.

[0033] In one embodiment of the present invention:

[0034] The UAV guidance system can adjust the guidance signal in real time during the process of guiding the UAV flight to adapt to different environmental conditions, including but not limited to wind direction, wind speed and electromagnetic interference.

[0035] In one embodiment of the present invention:

[0036] The integrated curtain wall unit can be quickly replaced and installed with the existing curtain wall unit;

[0037] The integrated curtain wall unit is designed to be compatible with existing and new buildings. For existing curtain wall units, it can be quickly replaced and installed to reduce the impact on the building structure. In new buildings, the integrated curtain wall unit is easy to configure and install, and can be installed in an integrated manner according to design requirements during the construction process.

[0038] The installation steps of this curtain wall unit include:

[0039] (a) Replacement installation in existing buildings:

[0040] 1. First, dismantle the original curtain wall unit to protect the building structure and surrounding decorative parts. After the dismantling is completed, clean the installation location to ensure the surface is flat;

[0041] 2. Install the curtain wall fixing frame 1 of the present invention at the position of the original curtain wall unit according to the design requirements, and use suitable fixing parts (such as expansion bolts, etc.) to firmly fix it on the building wall. Ensure that the horizontality and verticality of the curtain wall fixing frame 1 meet the requirements;

[0042] 3. Install the screw-type electric window opener 3, connect it to the curtain wall fixed frame 1, and adjust its position and angle to ensure smooth operation. At the same time, connect the power line and control line of the motor, and connect the control line to the command sending module of the drone guidance system;

[0043] 4. Install the hinge on the curtain wall fixed frame 1, and then connect the curtain wall movable frame 5 to the curtain wall fixed frame 1 through the hinge to ensure that the curtain wall movable frame 5 can be flexibly opened and closed under the drive of the screw-type electric window opener 3;

[0044] 5. Install the express support device 6 and connect it to the screw-type electric window opener 3 or the curtain wall movable frame 5 to ensure its stability and position accuracy during the opening and closing process. Install the buffer component on the express support device 6;

[0045] 6. Finally, install the drone guidance system on the curtain wall fixed frame 1, connect the lines of its various modules, and ensure normal communication with the wireless network, express delivery management system and screw-type electric window opener. Debug the entire system and check whether the functions of each component are normal.

[0046] (ii) Replacement installation in existing buildings or installation in new buildings:

[0047] 1. During the construction process, according to the architectural design plan, reserve installation space and related embedded parts at the predetermined curtain wall location;

[0048] 2. According to the above installation steps, install the curtain wall fixed frame 1, screw-type electric window opener 3, hinge, curtain wall movable frame 5, express support device 6 and drone guidance system in place. During the installation process, pay attention to the coordination with other structures of the building (such as walls, insulation layer, waterproof layer, etc.) to ensure the integrity and sealing of the entire building;

[0049] 3. Before the completion of the building, the integrated curtain wall unit shall be fully debugged and tested to ensure that all its functions are normal before it is put into use.

[0050] The steps for using this curtain wall unit include:

[0051] (1) During normal express delivery, the express delivery management system sends express information to the drone guidance system according to the preset process;

[0052] (2) When the drone approaches the integrated curtain wall unit, the system automatically starts the identity recognition and information comparison process. If everything is normal, the curtain wall unit will automatically open without any operation by the user. After the drone completes the express delivery under the guidance, the curtain wall unit will automatically close;

[0053] (3) In the event of a manual operation (such as a system failure or emergency), the user can open or close the curtain wall unit through the manual control device to access the express delivery. After the failure is eliminated, the system can be switched back to automatic mode to continue normal use.

[0054] In addition, it should be understood that although the present specification is described according to implementation modes, not every implementation mode contains only one independent technical solution. This description of the specification is only for the sake of clarity. Those skilled in the art should regard the specification as a whole. The technical solutions in each embodiment may also be appropriately combined to form other implementation modes that can be understood by those skilled in the art.

Claims

1. An integrated curtain wall unit suitable for automatic delivery and reception of drone express, characterized in that: include: Curtain wall fixed frame; A drone guidance system, which is connected to the curtain wall fixed frame and is used for guiding the landing of the drone; A spiral electric window opener, wherein the spiral electric window opener is connected to a curtain wall fixed frame; A curtain wall movable frame, wherein the curtain wall movable frame is connected to the curtain wall fixed frame; An express conveyor belt, the express conveyor belt is connected to the interior of the curtain wall movable frame; The express supporting device is connected to the inner side of the curtain wall movable frame.

2. The integrated curtain wall unit suitable for automatic delivery and reception of drone express delivery according to claim 1 is characterized in that: The drone guidance system includes: an information receiving module, an identity recognition and information comparison module, an instruction sending module and a positioning guidance module. The information receiving module is used to receive express delivery information through a wireless network, the identity recognition and information comparison module is used to compare the drone identity with the express information, the instruction sending module is used to send opening and closing instructions to the screw-type electric window opener, and the positioning guidance module is used to guide the drone to fly to a precise coordinate position.

3. The integrated curtain wall unit suitable for automatic delivery and reception of drone express delivery according to claim 1 is characterized in that: The screw-type electric window opener includes: a motor, a screw, a nut and a transmission mechanism. The motor drives the screw to rotate through the transmission mechanism. The nut cooperates with the screw and is connected to the curtain wall movable frame 5, driving the curtain wall movable frame 5 to move to achieve opening and closing actions, and the operating parameters of the motor can be adjusted to control the opening and closing speed and strength.

4. The integrated curtain wall unit suitable for automatic delivery and reception of drone express according to claim 1 is characterized in that: The express supporting device comprises: a supporting platform and a buffer component, wherein the supporting platform is used for placing the express, and the buffer component is arranged on the supporting platform for reducing the impact force when the express is delivered.

5. The integrated curtain wall unit suitable for automatic delivery and reception of drone express delivery according to claim 4 is characterized in that: An express delivery management system and an unmanned aerial vehicle flight control system are provided, and a safe and reliable communication protocol is provided between the unmanned aerial vehicle guidance system 1 and the express delivery management system and the unmanned aerial vehicle flight control system.

6. The integrated curtain wall unit suitable for automatic delivery and reception of drone express delivery according to claim 5 is characterized in that: The UAV guidance system can adjust the guidance signal in real time during the process of guiding the UAV flight to adapt to different environmental conditions, including but not limited to wind direction, wind speed and electromagnetic interference.

7. The integrated curtain wall unit suitable for automatic delivery and reception of drone express delivery according to claim 1, characterized in that: The integrated curtain wall unit can be quickly replaced and installed with an existing curtain wall unit.