Unmanned aerial vehicle distribution landing cabinet system

Abstract

The invention provides an unmanned aerial vehicle distribution landing cabinet system which is provided with a cabinet body, and supporting legs are arranged at the bottom of the cabinet body. An unmanned aerial vehicle landing area is arranged on the upper portion of the cabinet body, and food taking openings are formed in the two sides of the cabinet body. A meal box receiving mechanism used for transferring meal boxes in the unmanned aerial vehicle landing area to the meal taking opening is arranged in the cabinet body. The landing cabinet system not only can receive the meal boxes sent by the unmanned aerial vehicle, but also can automatically classify, store and distribute the meal boxes, so that the meal delivery efficiency and customer satisfaction are greatly improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the field of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) technology, and specifically relates to a UAV delivery and landing cabinet system. Background Technology

[0002] Drone delivery landing cabinets are a type of terminal receiving device that has emerged in recent years with the rapid development of drone logistics technology.

[0003] In traditional meal delivery methods, the food containers can only be placed in open, spacious areas, which not only makes it easy for them to be mistakenly taken or stolen, but also causes inconvenience to customers. Summary of the Invention

[0004] To address the aforementioned technical problems, this invention provides a drone delivery and landing cabinet system.

[0005] This invention is achieved through the following technical solution: A drone delivery landing cabinet system, the landing cabinet system having a cabinet body 1, and the bottom of the cabinet body 1 being provided with support legs 2; A drone landing area 3 is provided on the upper part of the cabinet 1, and food pick-up ports 4 are provided on both sides of the cabinet 1. Inside the cabinet 1 is a meal box receiving mechanism 9 for moving the meal box from the drone landing area 3 to the meal pick-up port 4.

[0006] Further optimization plan, On both sides of the drone landing area 3, there are canopies 5 that can be closed towards the middle. When the canopies 5 are closed, the drone landing area 3 is closed. A display screen 6 is provided above the food collection port 4. The display screen 6 is a touch screen, on which a verification code or a QR code can be entered to retrieve the corresponding food box.

[0007] Further optimization plan, The lunchbox receiving mechanism 9 has a bracket 10, which is vertically fixed inside the cabinet 1. A lifting motor 12 is provided at the lower end of one side of the bracket 10, and a vertical toothed belt 11 is vertically provided on the other side of the bracket 10. The gear on the output shaft of the lifting motor 12 meshes with the vertical toothed belt 11, driving the vertical toothed belt 11 to move, thereby driving the bidirectional moving mechanism 17.

[0008] Further optimization plan, A slide rail 13 is provided on the bracket 10, and a slider 14 that can move up and down is provided on the slide rail 13. A frame 15 is fixedly connected to the slider 14, and a support plate 16 is provided on the frame 15. The support plate 16 is fixedly connected to one side of the vertical toothed belt 11 through a clamp. A bidirectional moving mechanism 17 is provided on the support plate 16, and a food pick-up board 18 is fixed on the bidirectional moving mechanism 17. The food pick-up board 18 is used to place the food box.

[0009] Further optimization plan, A trigger head 19 is also provided on the frame 15. The trigger head 19 is used in conjunction with the travel limit mechanism 20 provided at the upper and lower ends of the bracket 10 to limit the travel of the bidirectional moving mechanism 17 in the vertical direction.

[0010] Further optimization plan, Three landing areas for drones are equipped with landing pads 21, and meal receiving ports 22 are provided on the landing pads 21. The meal receiving mechanism 9 receives the meal boxes from the drones from the meal receiving ports 22. A lateral correction mechanism 24 for correcting the UAV in the lateral direction and a vertical correction mechanism 25 for correcting the UAV in the vertical direction are provided on the helipad 21. A cover drive mechanism 23 for opening or closing the cover 5 is also provided on the helipad 21.

[0011] Further optimization plan, The lateral correction mechanism 24 has a first drive motor 26, and first slide rails 27 are arranged laterally on both sides of the first drive motor 26. A first rack 28 is arranged on the first slide rail 27. The first rack 28 meshes with a gear on the output shaft of the first drive motor 26. Lateral correction rods 29 are arranged on the first rack 28 and on both sides of the first drive motor 26. The vertical correction mechanism 25 has a second drive motor 30, and a second slide rail 31 is vertically arranged on both sides of the second drive motor 30. A second rack 32 is arranged on the second slide rail 31. The second rack 32 meshes with a gear on the output shaft of the second drive motor 30. A vertical correction rod 33 is arranged on the second rack 32 and on both sides of the second drive motor 30.

[0012] Further optimization plan, The hood drive mechanism 23 is provided with two third drive motors 34, and the gears on the output shafts of the third drive motors 34 mesh with the transverse toothed belt 35; third slide rails 36 are provided on both sides of the side of the landing pad 21, and third sliders 37 are provided on the third slide rails 36. The two third drive motors 34 divide the transverse toothed belt 35 into an upper part and a lower part; A connecting plate is fixed on one side of the cover 5, and the connecting plate is fixedly connected to the upper part of the transverse toothed belt 35; A connecting plate is also fixed to the cover 5 on the other side, and the connecting plate is fixedly connected to the lower part of the transverse toothed belt 35; The slider 37 on one side is fixedly connected to the cover 5 on one side, and the slider 37 on the other side is fixedly connected to the cover 5 on the other side.

[0013] Further optimization plan, A lighting lamp 7 is installed above the display screen 6, and a monitoring device 8 is installed on both sides of the cabinet 1.

[0014] Further optimization plan, The landing cabinet system has an overall "T" shaped structure.

[0015] The beneficial effects of this invention are as follows: The landing cabinet system can not only receive food boxes delivered by drones, but also automatically sort, store and distribute the food boxes, thereby greatly improving delivery efficiency and customer satisfaction. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the drone delivery landing cabinet of the present invention (angle 1). Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the drone delivery landing cabinet of the present invention (angle two). Figure 3 This invention relates to a lunchbox / express delivery box receiving mechanism; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the bidirectional moving mechanism of the present invention; Figure 5 This is a top view of the landing area of ​​the UAV of the present invention; Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the lateral correction mechanism of the UAV of the present invention; Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the vertical correction mechanism of the UAV of the present invention; Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the hood drive mechanism of the present invention; In the diagram: 1. Cabinet; 2. Support leg; 3. Drone landing area; 4. Food retrieval port; 5. Cover; 6. Display screen; 7. Lighting; 8. Monitoring device; 9. Meal box receiving mechanism; 10. Bracket; 11. Vertical toothed belt; 12. Lifting motor; 13. Slide rail; 14. Slider; 15. Frame; 16. Support plate; 17. Bidirectional moving mechanism; 18. Food retrieval plate; 19. Trigger head; 20. Travel limit mechanism; 21. Landing pad; 22. Food receiving port; 23. Cover driving mechanism; 24. Lateral correction mechanism; 25. Vertical correction mechanism; 26. First drive motor; 27. First slide rail; 28. First rack; 29. ​​Lateral correction rod; 30. Second drive motor; 31. Second slide rail; 32. Second rack; 33. Vertical correction rod; 34. Third drive motor; 35. Horizontal toothed belt; 36. Third slide rail; 37. Third slider. Detailed Implementation

[0017] 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.

[0018] 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.

[0019] 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.

[0020] This invention discloses a drone delivery landing cabinet system suitable for drone delivery, which solves problems such as accurate landing, safe storage, and user pickup in the final stage of drone food delivery, thereby greatly improving the efficiency and safety of food delivery.

[0021] Reference Appendix Figure 1The landing cabinet system of this invention has a cabinet body 1. To prevent moisture and insects, support legs 2 are provided at the bottom of the cabinet body 1, providing a sturdy and stable support foundation for the entire landing cabinet system. This support leg design effectively prevents unnecessary translation or sliding of the landing cabinet system during use, thereby ensuring the safety and stability of the equipment. The support legs adopt a four-legged structure design. This structure not only allows the bottom of the entire landing cabinet to maintain a certain degree of levitation, facilitating daily cleaning by users, but also prevents the bottom of the landing cabinet system from directly contacting the ground in rainy or humid environments. This prevents rainwater or moisture from lingering on the mechanical structure for extended periods, avoiding damage or corrosion caused by moisture.

[0022] A drone landing area 3 is set up at the top of the cabinet 1, and food pick-up ports 4 are set up on both sides of the cabinet 1, where customers can pick up their pre-ordered meals.

[0023] This invention, by being used in conjunction with a drone, avoids direct contact between the drone and the customer, thereby effectively preventing the drone from scratching the customer or causing other accidental injuries.

[0024] The technology behind drone food delivery landing cabinets integrates multiple fields such as smart logistics, the Internet of Things, and mechanical automation, aiming to solve the problems of precision, safety, and automation in last-mile delivery. The emergence of this device marks a further maturation of drone logistics technology and brings greater convenience to life.

[0025] The drop-down locker system features a T-shaped structure. This design is not only aesthetically pleasing but also provides shelter for customers while they retrieve their meals, preventing them from getting wet in the rain and enhancing the customer experience. The human-computer interaction system is installed on both sides of the T-shaped locker, consisting of a touchscreen display 6 located above the food retrieval slot 4, designed to provide customers with a more convenient and efficient meal retrieval service. Similar to a common parcel locker, customers can easily retrieve and remove their meals by entering a verification code or scanning a QR code.

[0026] Reference Appendix Figure 2 A light 7 is installed above the display screen 6, and a monitoring device 8 is installed on both sides of the cabinet 1.

[0027] Inside cabinet 1 is a meal box receiving mechanism 9 for moving the meal boxes from the drone landing area 3 to the meal pick-up point 4. (See attached diagram) Figure 3 The meal box receiving mechanism 9 includes a lifting mechanism and a bidirectional moving mechanism 17.

[0028] The bidirectional moving mechanism 17 mainly consists of motor-controlled tracks capable of forward and reverse rotation. This design allows food containers to be accurately placed on the left or right side of the cabinet 1, thus solving the congestion problem caused by the large number of customers and relatively few pick-up points during peak hours. This significantly improves pick-up efficiency, ensuring customers can receive their meals more quickly.

[0029] The lifting mechanism is closely connected to the bidirectional moving mechanism 17. Through this connection, the lunchbox lifting mechanism can effectively control the up and down movement of the bidirectional moving mechanism 17, ensuring that the lunchboxes can smoothly enter the cabinet. This process is crucial to the entire lunchbox distribution system, as it is an important component ensuring the smooth operation of the entire mechanical structure.

[0030] Reference Appendix Figure 3 The lunchbox receiving mechanism 9 has a bracket 10, which is vertically fixed inside the cabinet 1. A lifting motor 12 is provided at the lower end of one side of the bracket 10, and a vertical toothed belt 11 is vertically provided on the other side of the bracket 10. The gear on the output shaft of the lifting motor 12 meshes with the vertical toothed belt 11, driving the vertical toothed belt 11 to move, thereby driving the bidirectional moving mechanism 17.

[0031] Reference Appendix Figure 4 A slide rail 13 is provided on the bracket 10, and a slider 14 that can move up and down is provided on the slide rail 13. A frame 15 is fixedly connected to the slider 14, and a support plate 16 is provided on the frame 15. The support plate 16 is fixedly connected to one side of the vertical toothed belt 11 through a clamp. A bidirectional moving mechanism 17 is provided on the support plate 16, and a food pick-up board 18 is fixed on the bidirectional moving mechanism 17. The food pick-up board 18 is used to place the food box.

[0032] Reference Appendix Figure 4 A trigger head 19 is also provided on the frame 15. The trigger head 19 works in conjunction with the travel limit mechanism 20 provided at the upper and lower ends of the bracket 10 to limit the travel of the bidirectional moving mechanism 17 in the vertical direction.

[0033] Reference Appendix Figure 5 On both sides of the drone landing area 3, there are canopies 5 that can close towards the middle. When the canopies 5 are closed, the drone landing area 3 is closed. A landing pad 21 is provided at the drone landing area 3, and a meal receiving port 22 is provided on the landing pad 21. The meal receiving mechanism 9 receives the meal from the drone through the meal receiving port 22. A lateral correction mechanism 24 for lateral correction of the drone / meal is provided on the landing pad 21, and a vertical correction mechanism 25 for vertical correction of the drone / meal. A canopy drive mechanism 23 for opening or closing the canopies 5 is also provided on the landing pad 21.

[0034] The lateral correction mechanism 24 and the vertical correction mechanism 25 consist of two parallel sliding rods that together form a structure resembling a "#". Through the continuous adjustment and coordinated operation of these four sliding rods, deviations that may occur during the drone's landing can be effectively corrected. This precise landing mechanism ensures that the drone can accurately place the food delivery box at the designated location when performing food delivery tasks, thus avoiding the problem of inaccurate delivery.

[0035] Reference Appendix Figure 6 The lateral correction mechanism 24 has a first drive motor 26, and first slide rails 27 are arranged laterally on both sides of the first drive motor 26. A first rack 28 is arranged on the first slide rail 27. The first rack 28 meshes with the gear on the output shaft of the first drive motor 26. Lateral correction rods 29 are arranged on the first rack 28 and on both sides of the first drive motor 26.

[0036] Reference Appendix Figure 7 The vertical correction mechanism 25 has a second drive motor 30, and a second slide rail 31 is vertically arranged on both sides of the second drive motor 30. A second rack 32 is arranged on the second slide rail 31. The second rack 32 meshes with the gear on the output shaft of the second drive motor 30. A vertical correction rod 33 is arranged on the second rack 32 and on both sides of the second drive motor 30.

[0037] Reference Appendix Figure 8 The cover drive mechanism 23 is equipped with two third drive motors 34, and the gears on the output shafts of the third drive motors 34 mesh with the transverse toothed belt 35. Third slide rails 36 are provided on both sides of the helipad 21, and third sliders 37 are mounted on the third slide rails 36. The two third drive motors 34 divide the transverse toothed belt 35 into upper and lower sections. A connecting plate is fixed to one side of the cover 5, and this connecting plate is fixedly connected to the upper part of the transverse toothed belt 35. A connecting plate is also fixed to the other side of the cover 5, and this connecting plate is fixedly connected to the lower part of the transverse toothed belt 35. A slider 37 on one side is fixedly connected to one side of the cover 5, and a slider 37 on the other side is fixedly connected to the other side of the cover 5.

[0038] The canopy 5, located above the landing cabinet, primarily controls the drone's parking position. When a drone needs to land and dock, canopy 5 automatically opens, providing the necessary space. When no drone arrives, canopy 5 closes, effectively protecting the internal mechanisms. This protection prevents rainwater intrusion, slows down erosion caused by environmental factors, and thus extends the overall lifespan of the structure.

[0039] Inside cabinet 1, there is a food container rack for storing unclaimed food containers. This rack is designed and installed below the human-machine interface system, working seamlessly with the food dispensing area. The rack employs a unique triangular fixing structure design, which not only ensures the stability of the entire device but also significantly improves safety and reliability. This design provides great convenience for customers, eliminating the need for direct contact with the mechanical components and effectively preventing potential accidental injuries.

[0040] The working principle of this invention is as follows: Drone Food Container Storage: When a drone carrying a food container arrives directly above the landing cabinet, the cabinet receives the arrival signal. It then activates an internal mechanism to open a sliding cover, providing a spacious internal landing pad for the drone. After confirming safety, the drone slowly descends and lands stably on the pad. Following a pre-set path, the drone accurately places the food container in the designated location and returns along the same route. After the drone departs, the landing cabinet automatically activates a four-sliding "#"-shaped mechanism, precisely adjusting and moving the food container to the upper feeding opening. Finally, the cabinet opens the feeding opening, completing the efficient and safe storage of the drone food container.

[0041] Manual food pickup: Once a customer's meal box is successfully delivered to the designated smart locker, the system will send them an SMS notification containing a pickup code via an app or WeChat mini-program. Customers can easily retrieve their meal box from the locker using this unique pickup code.

[0042] Automated mechanical food dispensing: When a customer uses their order pickup code at the intelligent human-machine interface machine, the machine's internal food container lifting mechanism and bidirectional feeding mechanism automatically activate and begin working together. These mechanisms accurately transport the previously temporarily stored food containers to the dispensing outlet, thus smoothly completing the entire food dispensing task.

[0043] System self-check and dedicated power replacement: When a specific component malfunctions or experiences an anomaly, the landing cabinet automatically triggers a built-in alarm mechanism, sending an emergency "SOS" signal to relevant maintenance personnel. This signal is designed to ensure timely response to problems. Each area is equipped with specialized maintenance personnel who are specially trained to quickly identify these signals and perform maintenance on the landing cabinet as quickly as possible. This efficient maintenance process not only reduces system downtime but also improves overall work efficiency, ensuring stable and safe system operation.

[0044] The beneficial effects of this invention are as follows: 1. Artificial intelligence: Through the high-speed network inside the cabinet, data can be automatically uploaded and processed and analyzed in real time, thereby achieving instant data updates and efficient utilization.

[0045] 2. Fully Automated Sorting: By using a bidirectional feeding mechanism and a lunchbox lifting mechanism, we can effectively achieve the automated dispensing process of lunchboxes.

[0046] 3. High customer satisfaction: The T-shaped structure provides a good rain shelter for customers picking up their food. Secondly, the multi-serving mode improves efficiency and shortens waiting time.

[0047] 4. Portable Maintenance: The internal mechanical design allows users to quickly disassemble and assemble equipment, thereby significantly reducing downtime and ensuring increased production efficiency and lower maintenance costs.

[0048] 5. Multi-module collaboration: Deep integration of "hardware + software + network", autonomous landing and door collaboration, data uploading and equipment self-test.

[0049] 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 drone delivery and landing cabinet system, characterized in that: The landing cabinet system has a cabinet (1) and a support leg (2) is provided at the bottom of the cabinet (1). A drone landing area (3) is provided on the upper part of the cabinet (1), and food pick-up ports (4) are provided on both sides of the cabinet (1). Inside the cabinet (1) is a lunch box receiving mechanism (9) for moving the lunch box from the drone landing area (3) to the lunch box receiving port (4).

2. The drone delivery and landing cabinet system according to claim 1, characterized in that: On both sides of the UAV landing area (3), there are covers (5) that can be closed towards the middle. When the covers (5) are closed, the UAV landing area (3) is closed. A display screen (6) is provided above the food pick-up port (4). The display screen (6) is a touch screen, and the corresponding food box can be picked up by entering a verification code or scanning a QR code on the display screen (6).

3. The drone delivery and landing cabinet system according to claim 2, characterized in that: The lunchbox receiving mechanism (9) has a bracket (10), which is vertically fixed inside the cabinet (1). A lifting motor (12) is provided at the lower end of one side of the bracket (10), and a vertical toothed belt (11) is vertically provided on the other side of the bracket (10). The gear on the output shaft of the lifting motor (12) meshes with the vertical toothed belt (11) to drive the vertical toothed belt (11) to move, thereby driving the bidirectional moving mechanism (17).

4. The drone delivery and landing cabinet system according to claim 3, characterized in that: A slide rail (13) is provided on the bracket (10), and a slider (14) that can move up and down is provided on the slide rail (13). A frame (15) is fixedly connected to the slider (14), and a support plate (16) is provided on the frame (15). The support plate (16) is fixedly connected to one side of the vertical toothed belt (11) through a clamp. A bidirectional moving mechanism (17) is provided on the support plate (16), and a food pick-up board (18) is fixed on the bidirectional moving mechanism (17). The food pick-up board (18) is used to place the food box.

5. The drone delivery and landing cabinet system according to claim 4, characterized in that: A trigger head (19) is also provided on the frame (15). The trigger head (19) is used in conjunction with the travel limit mechanism (20) provided at the upper and lower ends of the bracket (10) to limit the travel of the bidirectional moving mechanism (17) in the vertical direction.

6. A drone delivery and landing cabinet system according to claim 5, characterized in that: A landing pad (21) is provided at the drone landing area (3), and a food receiving port (22) is provided on the landing pad (21). The food receiving mechanism (9) receives the food box from the drone from the food receiving port (22). A lateral correction mechanism (24) for correcting the UAV in the lateral direction and a vertical correction mechanism (25) for correcting the UAV in the vertical direction are provided on the landing pad (21). A cover drive mechanism (23) for opening or closing the cover (5) is also provided on the helipad (21).

7. The drone delivery and landing cabinet system according to claim 6, characterized in that: The lateral correction mechanism (24) has a first drive motor (26), and a first slide rail (27) is arranged laterally on both sides of the first drive motor (26). A first rack (28) is arranged on the first slide rail (27), and the first rack (28) meshes with a gear on the output shaft of the first drive motor (26). A lateral correction rod (29) is arranged on the first rack (28) and on both sides of the first drive motor (26). The vertical correction mechanism (25) has a second drive motor (30), and a second slide rail (31) is vertically arranged on both sides of the second drive motor (30). A second rack (32) is arranged on the second slide rail (31), and the second rack (32) meshes with a gear on the output shaft of the second drive motor (30). A vertical correction rod (33) is arranged on the second rack (32) and on both sides of the second drive motor (30).

8. The drone delivery and landing cabinet system according to claim 7, characterized in that: The hood drive mechanism (23) is equipped with two third drive motors (34), and the gears on the output shafts of the third drive motors (34) mesh with the transverse toothed belt (35); third slide rails (36) are provided on both sides of the side of the parking apron (21), and third sliders (37) are provided on the third slide rails (36). The two third drive motors (34) divide the transverse toothed belt (35) into an upper and a lower section; A connecting plate is fixed on one side of the cover (5), which is fixedly connected to the upper part of the transverse toothed belt (35); A connecting plate is also fixed to the cover (5) on the other side, which is fixedly connected to the lower part of the transverse toothed belt (35); The slider (37) on one side is fixedly connected to the cover (5) on one side, and the slider (37) on the other side is fixedly connected to the cover (5) on the other side.

9. A drone delivery and landing cabinet system according to claim 8, characterized in that: A lighting lamp (7) is provided above the display screen (6), and a monitoring device (8) is provided on both sides of the cabinet (1).

10. A drone delivery and landing cabinet system according to claim 9, characterized in that: The landing cabinet system has an overall "T" shaped structure.

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