Sorting storage connection cabinet system based on unmanned aerial vehicle and AGV distribution

Abstract

The invention provides a sorting and warehousing connection cabinet system based on unmanned aerial vehicle and AGV distribution. The connection cabinet system is provided with a cabinet body, and the cabinet body is provided with a monitoring system used for monitoring the surrounding situation of the cabinet body; an unmanned aerial vehicle goods taking area is arranged on the upper portion of the cabinet body, an AGV goods taking area and a manual goods taking area are arranged on the two sides of the cabinet body, a display screen is arranged above the manual goods taking area, and a storage box at the specific position of manual goods taking is determined by scanning a two-dimensional code on the display screen. According to the invention, multi-mode cooperative delivery is realized, unmanned aerial vehicles, AGVs and manual goods taking are integrated, the requirements of complex scenes are met, and the delivery flexibility is improved. According to the sorting storage connection cabinet system, the unmanned aerial vehicle top cabin, the AGV bottom cabin and the manual goods taking area are integrated, and three-mode cooperative distribution is achieved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the field of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) technology, specifically relating to a sorting and storage docking cabinet system based on UAV and AGV delivery. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, food delivery faces the following challenges in areas such as residential communities, hotels, and commercial complexes: Terrain limitations: Complex environments such as high-rise buildings, green belts, and underground parking garages can obstruct the flight path of drones, and they must also avoid densely populated areas; Complex road conditions: Ground-based intelligent vehicles (such as AGVs) are affected by narrow roads, steps, and temporary obstacles, resulting in low last-mile delivery efficiency; Limited delivery model: Traditional drones or smart vehicles only support a single delivery method and cannot flexibly respond to sudden needs (such as users picking up their own packages).

[0003] Existing solutions have significant shortcomings: Pure drone delivery: Due to airspace control and weight restrictions, it cannot cover lower floors and indoor areas; Purely intelligent vehicle delivery: low efficiency of ground traffic and inability to deliver across floors; Manual sorting and pickup lockers: Riders or users need to find the food themselves, which is prone to errors and omissions during peak hours. Summary of the Invention

[0004] To address the aforementioned technical problems, this invention provides a sorting and storage docking cabinet system based on drone and AGV delivery.

[0005] This invention is achieved through the following technical solution: A sorting and warehousing docking station system based on drone and AGV delivery. The connection cabinet system has a cabinet 1, and a monitoring system 2 for monitoring the surrounding environment of the cabinet 1 is installed on the cabinet 1. A drone pickup area 3 is provided at the top of the cabinet 1. An AGV pickup area 4 and a manual pickup area 5 are provided on both sides of the cabinet 1. A display screen 6 is provided above the manual pickup area 5. The specific location of the storage box for manual pickup is determined by scanning the QR code on the display screen 6.

[0006] Further optimization plan, The drone pickup area 3 has cabins 7 on both sides for storing drones; Inside the cabinet 1, there is a storage box placement area 8, a lifting and moving mechanism 9, and a two-way retrieval mechanism 10. The storage box placement area 8 can hold multiple storage boxes 15 to be retrieved. The lifting and moving mechanism 9 is used to control the two-way retrieval mechanism 10 to move forward and backward and up and down. The two-way retrieval mechanism 10 moves left and right to the bottom of the storage box 15. With the cooperation of the lifting and moving mechanism 9, the storage box 15 is retrieved from the storage box placement area 8.

[0007] Further optimization plan, Multiple sets of storage box racks are provided in the storage box placement area 8. Multiple storage trays 11 are provided on the storage box racks, which can hold storage boxes 15 vertically. The trays 11 are fixed on the vertical rods 12. An inclined rib plate 13 is provided below the trays 11. The inclined rib plate 13 is fixed to the vertical rods 12. The vertical rods 12 are fixed on the inner side wall of the cabinet 1. A notch 14 is provided on the trays 11 for the bidirectional retrieval mechanism 10 to pass through.

[0008] Further optimization plan, The cabin 7 has a cabin floor 16, which is used to support the UAV; The outer side of the cabin 7 is provided with a fixed cover 17, and the inner side is provided with a movable cover 18; On the cabin floor 16, on both sides of the apron 22, there are first slide rails 19. On the first slide rails 19, there are slidable first sliders 20. On the first sliders 20, there are connecting plates 21. The connecting plates 21 on both sides are respectively connected to two movable covers 18. The closing mechanism drives the movable covers 18 to move towards the middle, thereby realizing the closing of the two movable covers 18.

[0009] Further optimization plan, The helipad 22 is located in the middle of the two cabins 7. When the two movable covers 18 are closed, the helipad 22 is closed (i.e., it is no longer used for take-off and landing of drones). A drone cargo pick-up port 23 is provided in the middle of the helipad 22, and a drone lateral correction mechanism 24 and a drone vertical correction mechanism 29 are provided on the helipad 22. The lateral correction mechanism 24 corrects the position of the drone in the lateral direction, and the vertical correction mechanism 29 corrects the position of the drone in the vertical direction.

[0010] Further optimization plan, The lateral correction mechanism 24 includes a lateral drive motor 25, a second slide rail 26, a lateral rack 27, and a lateral correction rod 28. Two second slide rails 26 are arranged laterally on both sides of the lateral drive motor 25. A lateral rack 27 is arranged on the second slide rail 26. The lateral rack 27 is engaged with a gear on the output shaft of the lateral drive motor 25. A lateral correction rod 28 is arranged on the lateral rack 27. The vertical correction mechanism 29 includes a vertical drive motor 30, a third slide rail 31, a vertical rack 32, and a vertical correction rod 33. Two third slide rails 31 are vertically arranged on both sides of the vertical drive motor 30. A vertical rack 32 is arranged on the third slide rail 31. The vertical rack 32 is engaged with a gear on the output shaft of the vertical drive motor 30. A vertical correction rod 33 is arranged on the vertical rack 32.

[0011] Further optimization plan, The bidirectional picking mechanism 10 has a picking plate 34 and a bidirectional drive mechanism 35, and the lifting and moving mechanism 9 includes a lifting mechanism 36 and a moving mechanism 37. The moving mechanism 37 has a support plate 38, and two sets of fourth sliders 39 are provided on the lower side of the support plate 38. The two sets of fourth sliders 39 are respectively supported on two fourth slide rails 40. A rack 41 is provided between the fourth slide rails 40. A gear on the output shaft of the moving motor 44 provided on the support plate 38 cooperates with the rack 41. The moving mechanism 37 is also provided with a first trigger head 43, which cooperates with a first stroke limiting mechanism 42 to limit the movement distance in the horizontal direction. The lifting mechanism 36 is vertically mounted on the support plate 38.

[0012] Further optimization plan, The lifting mechanism 36 has a bracket 45 vertically mounted on the support plate 38, and a lifting motor 46 is mounted on the bracket 45. The lifting motor 46 is used to drive a belt 47 vertically mounted on the bracket 45. Two fifth slide rails 48 are provided on the bracket 45. A fifth slider 49 is provided on the fifth slide rail 48. A plate 50 is fixed on the two fifth sliders 49. The plate 50 is fixedly connected to one side of the belt 47 through a clamping block 51. A second trigger head 52 is provided on the plate 50. The second trigger head 52 cooperates with the second stroke limiting mechanism 53 to limit the movement distance in the vertical direction.

[0013] Further optimization plan, A wind speed sensor 54 is installed on the cabin 7.

[0014] Further optimization plan, The cabinet 1 is equipped with support legs at the bottom.

[0015] The beneficial effects of this invention are as follows: 1. Multimodal Collaborative Delivery: Integrating drones, AGVs, and manual pickup, this system adapts to complex scenarios and enhances delivery flexibility. The sorting and warehousing docking station system integrates the drone top compartment, AGV bottom compartment, and manual pickup area to achieve three-modal collaborative delivery: drones handle cross-floor and obstacle-crossing deliveries to the top compartment; AGVs deliver to the bottom compartment via underground passages or flat surfaces; and the manual pickup area provides an emergency pickup channel. This system significantly improves delivery adaptability in complex scenarios while reducing labor costs.

[0016] 2. Fully automated sorting: Accurate storage and retrieval are achieved through a two-way picking mechanism and a lifting / translation mechanism, reducing manual intervention and lowering the error rate.

[0017] 3. Efficient space utilization: Modular layered design optimizes storage density, can accommodate more orders, and improves economic efficiency.

[0018] 4. Intelligent scheduling optimization: This invention also integrates a central control system that dynamically allocates orders and automatically switches delivery modes based on weather and road conditions.

[0019] 5. Enhanced user experience: Supports QR code scanning for pickup and real-time order tracking, reducing waiting time and improving customer satisfaction.

[0020] 6. Easy maintenance: Standardized modular design allows for quick replacement of key components (such as motors and guide rails), reducing downtime. Attached Figure Description

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the sorting and storage docking cabinet system of the present invention; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the sorting and storage docking cabinet system of the present invention; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the storage box rack structure of the present invention; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) cabin and landing pad of the present invention; Figure 5 This invention relates to a drone cabin moving door drive mechanism and a landing pad position correction mechanism; Figure 6 The present invention provides a sliding door connector for the unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) cabin. Figure 5 (enlarged view of a part) Figure 7 This invention relates to a position correction mechanism for a drone landing pad. Figure 8This is a schematic diagram of the bidirectional picking mechanism, lifting mechanism, and translation mechanism of the present invention; Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the drive mechanism structure of the lifting mechanism and translation mechanism of the present invention; Figure 10 The platform of the bidirectional pickup mechanism of the present invention (angle one); Figure 11 This is the platform of the bidirectional pickup mechanism of the present invention (angle two). In the diagram: 1. Cabinet; 2. Monitoring system; 3. Drone pickup area; 4. AGV pickup area; 5. Manual pickup area; 6. Display screen; 7. Cabin; 8. Storage box placement area; 9. Lifting and moving mechanism; 10. Two-way pickup mechanism; 11. Tray; 12. Vertical rod; 13. Diagonal rib; 14. Notch; 15. Storage box; 16. Cabin floor plate; 17. Fixed cover; 18. Moving cover; 19. First slide rail; 20. First slider; 21. Connecting plate; 22. Helipad; 23. Drone pickup port; 24. Lateral correction mechanism; 25. Lateral drive motor; 26. Second slide rail; 27. Lateral rack; 28. Lateral correction rod. 29. Vertical correction mechanism; 30. Vertical drive motor; 31. Third slide rail; 32. Vertical rack; 33. Vertical correction rod; 34. Picking plate; 35. Bidirectional drive mechanism; 36. Lifting mechanism; 37. Moving mechanism; 38. Support plate; 39. Fourth slider; 40. Fourth slide rail; 41. Rack; 42. First stroke limit mechanism; 43. First trigger head; 44. Moving motor; 45. Bracket; 46. Lifting motor; 47. Belt; 48. Fifth slide rail; 49. Fifth slider; 50. Flat plate; 51. Clamping block; 52. Second trigger head; 53. Second stroke limit mechanism; 54. Wind speed sensor. Detailed Implementation

[0022] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments.

[0023] In the description of this invention, it should be understood that the terms "center," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "axial," and "circumferential" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this invention.

[0024] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "set," "install," "connect," "link," and "fix" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection or a detachable connection; a mechanical connection; a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of these terms in this invention according to the specific circumstances.

[0025] like Figure 1 As shown, this invention discloses an intelligent sorting and storage docking cabinet system based on the collaborative operation of drones and automated guided vehicles (AGVs), belonging to the technical field of intelligent logistics and automated warehousing systems. This system realizes intelligent classification, storage and delivery of goods by drone / AGV system through automated sorting machines and multimodal delivery interfaces.

[0026] The connection cabinet system of the present invention has the following features: Figure 1 The cabinet 1 shown has support feet at the bottom for support, so that the cabinet 1 can be raised a certain distance from the ground to prevent water or insects from entering the interior of the cabinet 1.

[0027] A monitoring system 2 is installed on cabinet 1 to monitor the situation around the junction box, as well as the situation of drones, AGVs and manual picking.

[0028] A wind speed sensor 54 is installed on the cabin 7 on the cabinet 1, which can adjust the working status of the drone according to the actual weather conditions in windy weather.

[0029] Reference Appendix Figure 1 The cabinet 1 of this invention is provided with a drone pickup area 3, an AGV pickup area 4 and a manual pickup area 5. It should be noted that the pickup described in this invention is one of the working conditions of the connecting cabinet. In addition to pickup, it can also be used for picking up express delivery and similar delivery situations. That is to say, the storage box mentioned in this invention can also be an express box or a box with a similar delivery method.

[0030] Reference Appendix Figure 2 The drone pickup area 3 is located above the cabinet 1, while the AGV pickup area 4 and the manual pickup area 5 are located on both sides of the cabinet 1 for easy retrieval.

[0031] A display screen 6 is installed above the manual pickup area 5. When a person comes to pick up goods, the operator can scan the QR code on the display screen 6 to retrieve the corresponding storage box.

[0032] When the AGV arrives at AGV pickup area 4, place the storage box 15 inside the AGV.

[0033] Above the cabinet 1, on both sides of the drone pickup area 3, there are cabins 7 for storing drones. When the cabins 7 are closed, the drone pickup area 3 in the middle can be closed at the same time. Reference Appendix Figure 4 , 5 The cabin 7 has a cabin floor 16 for parking the drone. Each side of the cabin 7 includes a fixed cover 17 and a movable cover 18, with the fixed cover 17 located on the outer side and the movable cover 18 located on the inner side. When the movable cover 18 moves inward, both sides of the movable cover 18 close, thereby closing the cabin 7 and also closing the parking apron 22.

[0034] The movable cover 18 can be closed manually or remotely via electric control.

[0035] Reference Appendix Figure 5 , 6 When remotely and electrically controlled to close, first slide rails 19 are installed on the floor 16 of the cabin, on both sides of the landing pad 22. First sliding blocks 20 are installed on the first slide rails 19, and connecting plates 21 are installed on the first sliding blocks 20. The connecting plates 21 on both sides are respectively connected to two movable covers 18. The closing mechanism drives the first sliding blocks 20 to move on the first slide rails 19, causing the movable covers 18 to move towards the center, thereby closing the two movable covers 18. When the UAV needs to take off or land, the closing mechanism controls the movable covers 18 to open.

[0036] The closing mechanism includes a motor and moving wheels (not shown in the figure, existing technology can be used), which drive the first slider 20 to move on the first slide rail 19. The high-performance motor drive ensures smooth opening and closing of the movable cover. During opening and closing, the motor and slide rail work closely together, ensuring stable operation of the movable cover and providing precise positioning, allowing for rapid opening or closing in a short time. The movable cover 18 of the engine compartment 7 is also equipped with a comprehensive sealing and protective structure, surrounded by sealing strips, effectively preventing rainwater, dust, and other contaminants from entering the engine compartment and ensuring the stable operation of the internal equipment.

[0037] The landing pad 22 is located in the middle of the two cabins 7. The landing pad 22 is closed by closing the movable cover 18. After the landing pad 22 is closed, it will no longer be available for the take-off and landing of drones.

[0038] Reference Appendix Figure 5 , 7 A drone pickup port 23 is set in the middle of the helipad 22. When the drone arrives at the location, the storage box 15 extends from the drone pickup port 23 for the drone to pick up.

[0039] Reference Appendix Figure 5To adjust the position of the drone on the helipad 22 and ensure it is in the optimal clamping position, a lateral correction mechanism 24 and a vertical correction mechanism 29 are installed on the helipad 22 to correct the drone's position. The lateral correction mechanism 24 corrects the drone's position laterally, and the vertical correction mechanism 29 corrects the drone's position vertically.

[0040] Reference Appendix Figure 7 The lateral correction mechanism 24 includes a lateral drive motor 25, second slide rails 26, lateral racks 27, and lateral correction rods 28. Two second slide rails 26 are arranged laterally on both sides of the lateral drive motor 25, and lateral racks 27 are mounted on the second slide rails 26, movable along them. The lateral racks 27 mesh with gears mounted on the output shaft of the lateral drive motor 25, and each lateral rack 27 has a lateral correction rod 28. When the lateral drive motor 25 is activated, the lateral correction rods 28 on both sides move inward, thereby positioning the drone laterally at the drone loading port 23.

[0041] Reference Appendix Figure 7 The vertical alignment mechanism 29 includes a vertical drive motor 30, third slide rails 31, vertical racks 32, and vertical alignment rods 33. Two third slide rails 31 are vertically arranged on both sides of the vertical drive motor 30, and vertical racks 32, movable along the third slide rails 31, are mounted on them. The vertical racks 32 mesh with gears mounted on the output shaft of the vertical drive motor 30, and each vertical rack 32 has a vertical alignment rod 33. When the vertical drive motor 30 is activated, the vertical alignment rods 32 on both sides move inward, thereby aligning the UAV vertically at the UAV loading port 23.

[0042] Reference Appendix Figure 2 Inside the cabinet 1, there is a storage box placement area 8, where multiple storage boxes 15 to be taken out can be placed. Multiple sets of storage box racks are provided in the storage box placement area 8.

[0043] Reference Appendix Figure 3Multiple plates 11 are vertically arranged on the storage box rack, and the plates 11 are used to hold the storage boxes 15. The plates 11 are fixed to the vertical rod 12. To ensure the strength and stability of the plates 11 in storing the storage boxes 15, diagonal ribs 13 are added to the bottom and sides of the plates 11. These diagonal ribs 13 are arranged at an angle and are mechanically optimized to effectively enhance the load-bearing capacity of the plates 11. When the storage box 15 is placed on the plate 11, the diagonal ribs 13 can evenly distribute the weight of the storage box 15, preventing the plate 11 from deforming or being damaged due to excessive local stress. Even if a relatively heavy storage box 15 is placed on it for a long time, the plate 11 can maintain good structural integrity. The diagonal ribs 13 are fixed to the vertical rod 12, and the vertical rod 12 is fixed to the inner wall of the cabinet 1. In order to cooperate with the two-way retrieval mechanism 10 for convenient retrieval, a notch 14 is provided on the plate 11 for the two-way retrieval mechanism 10 to pass through.

[0044] The lifting and moving mechanism 9 and the two-way picking mechanism 10 are located inside the cabinet 1, see attached diagram. Figure 8 The lifting and moving mechanism 9 can be further divided into a lifting mechanism 36 and a moving mechanism 37. The lifting mechanism 36 is used to move the bidirectional picking mechanism 10 up and down, and the moving mechanism 37 is used to move the bidirectional picking mechanism 10 back and forth. (See attached reference.) Figure 8 The two-way picking mechanism 10 can be further divided into a picking plate 34 and a two-way drive mechanism 35. The picking plate 34 is used to place the storage box 15. With the cooperation of the two-way drive mechanism 35, the lifting mechanism 36 and the moving mechanism 37, the picking plate 34 can pass through the notch 14 on the plate 11 to take out the storage box 15, or the picking plate 34 can place the storage box 15 on the plate 34.

[0045] Reference Appendix Figure 9 The moving mechanism 37 has a support plate 38, and two sets of fourth sliders 39 are provided on the lower side of the support plate 38. To improve operational stability, multiple fourth sliders 39 can be provided in each set. The two sets of fourth sliders 39 are respectively supported on two fourth slide rails 40, which are arranged parallel to each other on the bottom plate of the cabinet 1. A rack 41 is provided between the fourth slide rails 40, and the gear on the output shaft of the moving motor 44, which is mounted on the support plate 38, meshes with the rack 41.

[0046] When the mobile motor 44 operates, it drives the gear to rotate. Because the gear meshes with the rack 41, the storage box 15 mounted on the gear drive platform moves horizontally. During the translation process, the cooperation between the slider and the slide rail plays a crucial supporting and guiding role. The slider is evenly distributed at the bottom of the support device (support plate 38) and closely cooperates with the horizontally installed slide rail, ensuring that the storage box remains stable during translation and does not wobble or slip. A first trigger head 43 is also provided on the moving mechanism 37. The first trigger head 43 cooperates with the first stroke limit mechanism 42 to limit the horizontal movement distance and prevent collisions.

[0047] Reference Appendix Figure 9 The lifting mechanism 36 is vertically mounted on the support plate 38, and the bracket 45 of the lifting mechanism 36 is vertically fixed on the support plate 38. A lifting motor 46 is mounted on one side of the bracket 45, and a belt 47 is vertically mounted on the other side of the bracket. A drive pulley connected to the output shaft of the lifting motor 46 is mounted on the lower side of the belt 47, and a driven pulley of the belt 47 is mounted on the upper side of the bracket 47. The lifting motor 46 drives the belt 47.

[0048] Reference Appendix Figure 10 Two vertical and parallel fifth slide rails 48 are provided on the bracket 45. Fifth sliders 49 are provided on the fifth slide rails 48. The two fifth sliders 49 are fixed to the plate 50. The plate 50 is fixedly connected to one side of the belt 47 via a clamping block 51. A second trigger head 52 is provided on the plate 50. The second trigger head 52 cooperates with the second stroke limiting mechanism 53 to limit the vertical movement distance and prevent collisions.

[0049] After the lifting motor 46 starts, the drive wheel drives the belt (track) to rotate in a cycle. Its surface is designed with anti-slip textures to fit tightly against the bidirectional picking mechanism, ensuring that the storage box will not slip or move during lifting. A slider-rail system is installed on both sides of the lifting mechanism, providing stable guidance for the vertical movement of the storage box 15. The slider and rail are precisely matched, and multiple rolling bearings are installed inside the slider to reduce sliding friction, allowing the storage box 15 to move smoothly and steadily up and down. At the same time, multiple limit switches (second trigger head 52 and second stroke limit mechanism 53) are also installed on the rail to precisely control the lifting height and prevent the storage box 15 from exceeding the safe range.

[0050] Cable chains are installed on both the lifting mechanism 36 and the moving mechanism 37. The cable chains are installed along one side of the slide rail of the lifting mechanism 36 and the moving mechanism 37, and the wires of the motor, sensor and other equipment are neatly stored inside. The cable chains have good flexibility and wear resistance. When the storage box 15 moves up and down, the cable chains extend and retract accordingly, effectively protecting the wires from being pulled and worn, and ensuring stable power and signal transmission.

[0051] The working principle of this invention is as follows: 1. Storage Box Insertion Process: The delivery person places the storage box into the manual food placement slot at the back of the cabinet, then inputs the order information through the industrial control integrated machine, selecting either drone or AGV delivery mode based on the actual situation. Upon receiving the instruction, the system activates the bidirectional retrieval mechanism, whose drive motor moves the retrieval plate along the guide rail to precisely grab the box. Next, the lifting / translation mechanism begins operation, using the coordinated movement of the gear rack and pinion system and the sliding rail slider to vertically lift the storage box and horizontally transport it to the designated tray position, thus completing the automated storage. During this process, the cabinet's modular, layered design comes into play, dividing it into a front and rear section, each containing twenty trays for a total of forty, facilitating the categorized storage of the storage boxes.

[0052] 2. Drone Delivery Process: When the drone arrives at the top of the cabinet, the movable cover of the cabin automatically slides open to both sides, revealing the internal apron panel and providing landing space for the drone. After the drone comes to a stop, the retrieval mechanism quickly removes the corresponding storage box from the storage location and transports it to the pre-set positioning groove on the apron panel via a lifting mechanism. The drone then secures the storage box with mechanical latches, the movable cover closes to protect the internal structure, and the drone takes off to perform the delivery task. The drone cabin is installed on top of the intelligent sorting and storage cabinet. The cabin cover consists of a fixed cover and a movable cover; the movable cover can open and close to the left and right. The central apron panel is specifically designed for drone takeoff and landing, and the cabin can completely enclose the drone within its enclosure.

[0053] 3. AGV Delivery Process: For AGV delivery orders, when the AGV reaches the pre-reserved docking area in front of the cabinet, the AGV pickup door at the bottom automatically opens. The sorting system inside the cabinet identifies the AGV via RFID, and the lifting mechanism lowers the storage box onto the conveyor belt. A translation chain then precisely pushes the box to the AGV's loading position in its rear compartment. After loading is complete, the AGV pickup door automatically closes, and the AGV departs from the delivery point.

[0054] 4. Manual pickup process: If the customer chooses to pick up the goods themselves, they only need to scan the QR code on the display screen in front of the cabinet. The system will then control the lifting mechanism to transport the corresponding storage box to the manual pickup port. The cabinet door will open electrically for the user to pick up the items, achieving a completely contactless handover process.

[0055] 5. Intelligent System Scheduling and Monitoring: The entire process is intelligently scheduled through a central control system, with all mechanisms operating collaboratively to ensure seamless switching between drone, AGV, and manual pickup modes. The system monitors the status of each component in real time, such as the drive motor of the bidirectional pickup mechanism, the motor of the lifting / translation mechanism, and components such as guide rails and chains. An alarm is immediately triggered upon detecting any abnormality, thereby ensuring delivery efficiency and reliability.

[0056] The beneficial effects of this invention are as follows: 1. Multimodal Collaborative Delivery: Integrating drones, AGVs, and manual pickup, this system adapts to complex scenarios and enhances delivery flexibility. The sorting and warehousing docking station system integrates the drone top compartment, AGV bottom compartment, and manual pickup area to achieve three-modal collaborative delivery: drones handle cross-floor and obstacle-crossing deliveries to the top compartment; AGVs deliver to the bottom compartment via underground passages or flat surfaces; and the manual pickup area provides an emergency pickup channel. This system significantly improves delivery adaptability in complex scenarios while reducing labor costs.

[0057] 2. Fully automated sorting: Accurate storage and retrieval are achieved through a two-way picking mechanism and a lifting / translation mechanism, reducing manual intervention and lowering the error rate.

[0058] 3. Efficient space utilization: Modular layered design optimizes storage density, can accommodate more orders, and improves economic efficiency.

[0059] 4. Intelligent scheduling optimization: This invention also integrates a central control system that dynamically allocates orders and automatically switches delivery modes based on weather and road conditions.

[0060] 5. Enhanced user experience: Supports QR code scanning for pickup and real-time order tracking, reducing waiting time and improving customer satisfaction.

[0061] 6. Easy maintenance: Standardized modular design allows for quick replacement of key components (such as motors and guide rails), reducing downtime.

[0062] Finally, it should be noted that the above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A sorting and warehousing docking station system based on drone and AGV delivery, characterized in that: The connection cabinet system has a cabinet (1), and a monitoring system (2) for monitoring the surrounding environment of the cabinet (1) is installed on the cabinet (1). A drone pickup area (3) is provided at the top of the cabinet (1). An AGV pickup area (4) and a manual pickup area (5) are provided on both sides of the cabinet (1). A display screen (6) is provided above the manual pickup area (5). The specific location of the manual pickup box is determined by scanning the QR code on the display screen (6).

2. The sorting and warehousing docking station system based on drone and AGV delivery as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The drone pickup area (3) has cabins (7) on both sides for storing drones. Inside the cabinet (1), there is a storage box placement area (8), a lifting and moving mechanism (9), and a two-way retrieval mechanism (10). Multiple storage boxes (15) to be retrieved can be placed in the storage box placement area (8). The lifting and moving mechanism (9) is used to control the two-way retrieval mechanism (10) to move forward and backward and up and down. The two-way retrieval mechanism (10) moves left and right to the bottom of the storage box (15). With the cooperation of the lifting and moving mechanism (9), the storage box (15) is retrieved from the storage box placement area (8).

3. A sorting and warehousing docking station system based on drone and AGV delivery as described in claim 2, characterized in that: Multiple sets of storage box racks are provided in the storage box placement area (8). Multiple plates (11) for placing storage boxes (15) in the vertical direction are provided on the storage box racks. The plates (11) are fixed on the vertical rod (12). An inclined rib (13) is provided below the plates (11). The inclined rib (13) is fixed to the vertical rod (12). The vertical rod (12) is fixed on the inner side wall of the cabinet (1). A notch (14) is provided on the plates (11) for the bidirectional picking mechanism (10) to pass through.

4. A sorting and warehousing docking station system based on drone and AGV delivery as described in claim 3, characterized in that: The cabin (7) has a cabin floor (16) for carrying the UAV; The outer side of the cabin (7) is provided with a fixed cover (17), and the inner side is provided with a movable cover (18). On the cabin floor plate (16), on both sides of the parking apron (22), there are first slide rails (19), on the first slide rails (19), there are first sliding blocks (20), on the first sliding blocks (20), there are connecting plates (21), the connecting plates (21) on both sides are respectively connected to two movable covers (18), the closing mechanism drives the movable covers (18) to move towards the middle, thereby realizing the closure of the two movable covers (18).

5. A sorting and warehousing docking station system based on drone and AGV delivery as described in claim 4, characterized in that: The helipad (22) is located in the middle of the two cabins (7), and the helipad (22) is closed when the two movable covers (18) are closed. A drone cargo pick-up port (23) is provided in the middle of the helipad (22), and a drone lateral correction mechanism (24) and a vertical correction mechanism (29) are provided on the helipad (22). The lateral correction mechanism (24) corrects the position of the UAV in the lateral direction, and the vertical correction mechanism (29) corrects the position of the UAV in the vertical direction.

6. A sorting and warehousing docking station system based on drone and AGV delivery as described in claim 5, characterized in that: The lateral correction mechanism (24) has a lateral drive motor (25), a second slide rail (26), a lateral rack (27) and a lateral correction rod (28). Two second slide rails (26) are arranged laterally on both sides of the lateral drive motor (25). A lateral rack (27) is provided on the second slide rail (26). The lateral rack (27) is engaged with a gear on the output shaft of the lateral drive motor (25). A lateral correction rod (28) is provided on the lateral rack (27). The vertical correction mechanism (29) has a vertical drive motor (30), a third slide rail (31), a vertical rack (32) and a vertical correction rod (33). Two third slide rails (31) are vertically arranged on both sides of the vertical drive motor (30). A vertical rack (32) is arranged on the third slide rail (31). The vertical rack (32) is engaged with a gear on the output shaft of the vertical drive motor (30). A vertical correction rod (33) is arranged on the vertical rack (32).

7. A sorting and warehousing docking station system based on drone and AGV delivery as described in claim 6, characterized in that: The bidirectional picking mechanism (10) has a picking plate (34) and a bidirectional drive mechanism (35), and the lifting and moving mechanism (9) includes a lifting mechanism (36) and a moving mechanism (37). The moving mechanism (37) has a support plate (38), and two sets of fourth sliders (39) are provided on the lower side of the support plate (38). The two sets of fourth sliders (39) are respectively supported on two fourth slide rails (40). A rack (41) is provided between the fourth slide rails (40). The gear on the output shaft of the moving motor (44) provided on the support plate (38) cooperates with the rack (41). A first trigger head (43) is also provided on the moving mechanism (37). The first trigger head (43) cooperates with the first stroke limiting mechanism (42) to limit the movement distance in the horizontal direction. The lifting mechanism (36) is vertically mounted on the support plate (38).

8. A sorting and warehousing docking station system based on drone and AGV delivery according to claim 7, characterized in that: The lifting mechanism (36) has a bracket (45) vertically mounted on the support plate (38), and a lifting motor (46) is mounted on the bracket (45). The lifting motor (46) is used to drive the belt (47) vertically mounted on the bracket (45). Two fifth slide rails (48) are provided on the bracket (45), and a fifth slider (49) is provided on the fifth slide rails (48). A plate (50) is fixed on the two fifth sliders (49). The plate (50) is fixedly connected to one side of the belt (47) through a clamping block (51). A second trigger head (52) is provided on the plate (50). The second trigger head (52) cooperates with the second stroke limiting mechanism (53) to limit the movement distance in the vertical direction.

9. A sorting and warehousing docking station system based on drone and AGV delivery as described in claim 8, characterized in that: A wind speed sensor (54) is installed on the cabin (7).

10. A sorting and warehousing docking station system based on drone and AGV delivery according to claim 9, characterized in that: The cabinet (1) is provided with support legs at the bottom.

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