Express cabinet capable of keeping express cartons dry

Abstract

The invention belongs to the related field of express delivery terminal equipment, and provides an express delivery cabinet capable of keeping an express delivery carton dry, which comprises a storage bin and an isolation bin which are arranged at an interval, and is suitable for express delivery deposit terminal service in a rainy area. When expresses attached with a large amount of water in rainy days are placed in the storage bins of the net structures, sliding water can enter the bottoms of the isolation bins arranged at intervals through the net holes and is dried through the drying mechanisms, then the water accumulation situation on the contact faces of the expresses can be reduced, direct contact with the accumulated water is avoided when next dry expresses are placed in, and the service life of the expresses is prolonged. And meanwhile, the direct contact area between the net-shaped structure and the express is small, a large number of water drops are difficult to adhere and adhere to the surface of the dry express, so that the express is kept relatively dry, and rainwater accumulation and back-and-forth adhesion during frequent express delivery and warehousing are avoided.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the field of express delivery terminal equipment, and in particular relates to an express delivery locker that can keep express delivery boxes dry. Background Technology

[0002] Parcel lockers are a type of parcel termination device that has developed with the rapid expansion of the logistics industry. They are used to quickly and temporarily store parcels for recipients, making it convenient for users who are unable to deliver their parcels to receive good parcel delivery services, and improving the delivery efficiency of couriers and the flexibility of parcel pickup for users.

[0003] When storing and retrieving packages during rainy weather, the following scenario often occurs: if the surface of the package stored by the courier is covered with a lot of rainwater, the rainwater will remain on the inner wall of the locker compartment and may even accumulate at the bottom, forming puddles. This will cause the next dry package to be stored to get wet, resulting in cross-contamination of rainwater and posing a serious hygiene problem. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a parcel locker that can keep parcel boxes dry, thereby solving the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0005] The present invention is implemented as follows: a parcel locker that can keep parcel boxes dry includes an outer cabinet body with multiple openings on one side and a compartment door hinged to the openings. The parcel locker also includes a storage mechanism inside the outer cabinet body corresponding to the multiple openings and a drying mechanism connected to the storage mechanism. The storage mechanism is a shell structure that opens towards the door. The storage mechanism includes an isolation compartment and a storage compartment arranged sequentially from the outside to the inside. The isolation compartment and the storage compartment are spaced apart and fixed by a spacer support. The walls of the storage compartment are made of a mesh structure. When water gets on the storage surface, the water droplets fall through the mesh structure onto the surface of the isolation compartment. The drying mechanism is connected to the isolation chamber, and when the drying mechanism is working, a drying airflow circulation is formed in the isolation chamber and the storage chamber.

[0006] As a further embodiment of the present invention: the isolation compartment and the storage compartment are provided with a movable sealing element at the gap position on the opening side; The movable seal includes a sealing ring with the same thickness and gap setting, and the sealing ring is set beyond the opening plane of the isolation chamber and the storage chamber; The sealing ring also has a sealing gasket on the side facing the door. When the door is closed, the sealing gasket is tightly fitted to the inner wall of the door.

[0007] As a further embodiment of the present invention: the surface of the isolation chamber is also provided with an air return port and an air supply port respectively; The return air port and the supply air port are respectively located at both ends of the isolation chamber, and the return air port is a strip structure provided on multiple sides of the isolation chamber. The sides of the isolation chamber are provided with return pipes that communicate with the multiple strip-shaped return air ports. A main return port is provided on one side of the return pipe, and the main return port and the air supply port are respectively connected to the inlet and outlet of the drying mechanism.

[0008] As a further embodiment of the present invention: the movable seal is slidably disposed along the length direction of the isolation chamber and the storage chamber, and the movable seal further includes a circulating sealing slide plate; The circulating sealing slide is fixedly connected to the sealing ring, and the thickness of the circulating sealing slide is negligible relative to the interval between the isolation chamber and the storage chamber. The circulating sealing slide is fitted to the inner wall of the isolation chamber, and multiple circulation control ports are provided corresponding to the return air port; When the chamber door is opened, the movable seal slides outward, at which time the return air port and the circulation control port are staggered, and the return pipe is isolated from the isolation chamber. When the chamber door is closed, the movable seal slides inward, at which time the return air port and the circulation control port are aligned, and the return pipe is connected to the isolation chamber.

[0009] As a further aspect of the present invention: the movable seal also includes a magnetic track fixedly installed on the outer wall of the storage compartment; The circulating sealing slide is provided with a permanent magnet patch that cooperates with the magnetic track along the sliding direction. The magnetic track and the permanent magnet patch are configured to cooperate with each other, and their magnetic repulsion is opposite to each other. The magnetic track is used to push the movable seal to slide towards the door side.

[0010] As a further embodiment of the present invention: the drying mechanism is connected to the return main interface and the air supply port through a circulation pipe; The drying mechanism includes a circulating pump and an electronic desiccant, the electronic desiccant being disposed on the inlet side of the circulating pump; The electronic desiccant is in pairs and is fixedly arranged side by side. The electronic desiccant is horizontally slidable. One of the electronic desiccant pairs is always in contact with the drying mechanism, while the other is exposed to the outside. The electronic desiccant in contact with the outside is powered on for dehumidification.

[0011] As a further embodiment of the present invention: the outer cabinet also includes a top dehumidification hole provided at the top and an interactive controller provided on the side of the door; The opening side of the isolation compartment is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the outer cabinet through an opening fastener, and the other side of the isolation compartment is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the outer cabinet through a tail fastener. The opening fastener is flush with the end face of the isolation compartment.

[0012] This invention provides a parcel locker that keeps parcel boxes dry, suitable for parcel storage terminal services in rainy areas. By adopting a double-layered storage configuration of an isolation compartment and a storage compartment, when a parcel covered with a lot of water is placed in the mesh-structured storage compartment on a rainy day, the dripping water can enter the bottom of the spaced-apart isolation compartment through the mesh and be dried by the drying mechanism. This reduces water accumulation on the contact surface with the parcel, preventing direct contact with water when the next dry parcel is placed in. At the same time, the small direct contact area between the mesh structure and the parcel makes it difficult for a large amount of water droplets to adhere to the surface of the dry parcel, thus maintaining relative dryness between parcels and avoiding the accumulation and adhesion of rainwater from frequent parcel entry and exit. Attached Figure Description

[0013] Figure 1 A three-dimensional structural diagram of a parcel locker that can keep parcel boxes dry, provided as an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of a parcel locker that can keep parcel boxes dry, provided as an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 3 A schematic diagram illustrating the cooperation between the storage compartment and the movable seal in a parcel locker that can keep parcel boxes dry, as provided in an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an isolation compartment in a parcel locker that can keep parcel boxes dry, provided by an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the cooperation between the isolation compartment and the storage compartment in a parcel locker that can keep parcel cartons dry, as provided in an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a movable sealing element in a parcel locker that can keep parcel boxes dry, provided by an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the drying mechanism in a parcel locker that can keep parcel boxes dry, as provided in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0014] In the attached diagram: 1-Outer cabinet, 110-Top exhaust vent, 120-Interactive controller, 130-Opening fastener, 140-Tail fastener, 2-Door, 3-Isolation compartment, 310-Return air port, 320-Air supply port, 4-Storage compartment, 410-Spacing support, 5-Modible seal, 510-Sealing ring, 511-Sealing gasket, 520-Circulation sealing slide, 521-Circulation control port, 530-Magnetic track, 6-Return pipe, 610-Return main interface, 7-Circulation pipe, 710-Connecting joint, 8-Drying mechanism, 810-Circulation pump, 820-Electronic desiccant. Detailed Implementation

[0015] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this invention clearer, the invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative and not intended to limit the invention.

[0016] The specific implementation of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to specific embodiments.

[0017] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, an embodiment of the present invention provides a parcel locker that can keep parcel cartons dry, including an outer cabinet body 1 with multiple openings on one side and a door 2 hinged to the openings. The parcel locker also includes a storage mechanism inside the outer cabinet body 1 corresponding to the multiple openings and a drying mechanism 8 connected to the storage mechanism. The storage mechanism is a shell structure that opens towards the door 2. The storage mechanism includes an isolation compartment 3 and a storage compartment 4 arranged sequentially from the outside to the inside. The isolation compartment 3 and the storage compartment 4 are spaced apart and fixed by a spacer support 410. The walls of the storage compartment 4 are made of a mesh structure. When water accumulates on the storage surface, water droplets fall through the mesh structure onto the surface of the isolation compartment 3. The drying mechanism 8 is connected to the isolation chamber 3. When the drying mechanism 8 is working, a drying airflow circulation is formed in the isolation chamber 3 and the storage chamber 4.

[0018] In this embodiment of the invention, a parcel locker that keeps parcel cartons dry is provided, suitable for parcel storage terminal services in rainy areas. By adopting a double-layered storage configuration of isolation compartment 3 and storage compartment 4, when a parcel covered with a lot of water is placed in the mesh-structured storage compartment 4 on a rainy day, the dripping water can enter the bottom of the spaced isolation compartment 3 through the mesh and be dried by the drying mechanism 8. This reduces water accumulation on the contact surface with the parcel, preventing direct contact with water when the next dry parcel is placed in. At the same time, the small direct contact area between the mesh structure and the parcel makes it difficult for a large amount of water droplets to adhere to the surface of the dry parcel, thus maintaining relative dryness between parcels and avoiding the accumulation and adhesion of rainwater during frequent parcel entry and exit from the storage area.

[0019] In one embodiment of the present invention, an improvement is made to address the pain points of existing express delivery lockers. In rainy areas such as southern cities, delivery personnel inevitably encounter packages covered in a lot of rainwater during delivery. In such cases, using an express delivery locker causes rainwater to adhere to the inner wall of the locker and form a small amount of water at the bottom. Therefore, when the package is taken out, even if the next package is dry, it will be covered with water, resulting in cross-contamination and transfer of rainwater. This makes all packages passing through the locker's compartment wet, even causing serious hygiene problems. The main solution adopted in this embodiment is to set up a double-layer structure for the express delivery locker compartment 1, that is, the nested assembly of the isolation compartment 3 and the storage compartment 4 used in the specific embodiment. The walls of storage compartment 4 are made of a mesh structure material. This minimizes the contact area between the compartment walls and the surface of the package. The fine mesh structure makes it difficult for water droplets to adhere or accumulate; instead, water quickly falls into the isolation compartment 3 under gravity. Therefore, even in the worst-case scenario, storage compartment 4 will only be surface-damp. This prevents the formation of large amounts of water when the next package is delivered, ensuring the package remains dry. Simultaneously, the drying mechanism 8 creates a circulating airflow for drying within the isolation compartment 3. Because storage compartment 4 is only surface-damp, the mesh structure of storage compartment 4 can be quickly dried within a short time after the package is removed and the next package is placed in, ensuring that the next package is not affected.

[0020] like Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 6 As shown, in a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the isolation chamber 3 and the storage chamber 4 are further provided with a movable sealing member 5 at the gap position on the opening side; The movable sealing element 5 includes a sealing ring 510 with the same thickness and gap setting, and the sealing ring 510 is set beyond the opening plane of the isolation chamber 3 and the storage chamber 4; The sealing ring 510 also has a sealing gasket 511 on the side facing the door 2. When the door 2 is closed, the sealing gasket 511 is tightly fitted to the inner wall of the door 2.

[0021] In one embodiment of the present invention, a movable sealing element 5 is added. Its structure, in conjunction with the function of the compartment door 2, can achieve a sealing effect in a small space, thereby isolating the isolation compartment 3 and the drying mechanism 8 from the outside world (the outside world here includes the outside outside the outer cabinet 1 and the outside outside the isolation compartment 3 inside the outer cabinet 1). The necessity of this setting is that in rainy weather, the ambient humidity is usually very high. Therefore, if it is connected to the outside environment, the drying pressure of the drying mechanism 8 will increase significantly, resulting in a decrease in drying efficiency and accelerated wear and tear on the drying mechanism 8. Therefore, by using the movable sealing element 5 and the compartment door 2, the operating range of the drying mechanism 8 is limited to a small number of isolation compartments 3 to improve the system effect.

[0022] like Figure 2 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, in another preferred embodiment of the present invention, the surface of the isolation chamber 3 is also provided with an air return port 310 and an air supply port 320 respectively; The return air port 310 and the air supply port 320 are respectively provided at both ends of the isolation chamber 3, and the return air port 310 is a strip structure provided on multiple sides of the isolation chamber 3. The side of the isolation chamber 3 is provided with a return pipe 6 that communicates with multiple strip-shaped return air ports 310. A return main interface 610 is provided on one side of the return pipe 6. The return main interface 610 and the air supply port 320 are respectively connected to the inlet and outlet of the drying mechanism 8.

[0023] In one embodiment of the present invention, the associated structure of the isolation chamber 3 and the drying mechanism 8 is described. The return air port 310 is specifically defined here. It has strip-shaped openings on multiple sides and is located at both ends of the air supply port 320. The advantage of this arrangement is that the circulating drying airflow delivered through the air supply port 320 will diffuse within the isolation chamber 3 to a certain extent and then come into contact with the mesh structure of the storage chambers 4 in multiple directions, thereby improving the overall drying effect.

[0024] like Figures 1 to 6 As shown, in another preferred embodiment of the present invention, the movable seal 5 is slidably disposed along the length direction of the isolation chamber 3 and the storage chamber 4, and the movable seal 5 further includes a circulating sealing slide plate 520; The circulating sealing slide 520 is fixedly connected to the sealing ring 510, and the thickness of the circulating sealing slide 520 is negligible relative to the interval between the isolation chamber 3 and the storage chamber 4. The circulating sealing slide 520 is fitted to the inner wall of the isolation chamber 3, and a plurality of circulating control ports 521 are provided corresponding to the return air port 310; When the door 2 is opened, the movable seal 5 slides outward, at which time the return air port 310 and the circulation control port 521 are staggered, and the return pipe 6 is separated from the isolation chamber 3. When the door 2 is closed, the movable seal 5 slides inward, at which time the return air port 310 and the circulation control port 521 are aligned, and the return pipe 6 is connected to the isolation chamber 3.

[0025] Furthermore, the movable seal 5 also includes a magnetic track 530 fixedly installed on the outer wall of the storage compartment 4; The circulating sealing slide 520 is provided with a permanent magnet patch that cooperates with the magnetic track 530 along the sliding direction. The magnetic track 530 and the permanent magnet patch are configured to cooperate, and their opposite sides are magnetically repelled. The magnetic track 530 is used to push the movable sealing member 5 to slide towards the door 2.

[0026] In one embodiment of the present invention, the movable seal 5 is further configured as a sliding structure and is equipped with a circulation control port 521. During use, when a package is retrieved or stored, the express cabinet door 2 is opened. At this time, the movable seal 5 slides outward a certain distance under the magnetic repulsion of the magnetic track 530. At this time, the circulation control port 521 is misaligned with the return air port 310. The return air port 310 is blocked by the circulation sealing slide plate 520 and disconnected from the drying mechanism 8. The drying process of the current isolation chamber 3 is interrupted, which can effectively reduce the increase in the workload of the drying device 8 caused by the high humidity air in the external environment being pumped into the drying device through the return air port 310 during the period when the door is open. When the package is retrieved or stored and the door 2 is closed, the movable seal 5 is pushed inward under the action of the door 2. At this time, the circulation control port 521 is aligned with the return air port 310, and the connection between the current isolation chamber 3 and the drying device 8 is reactivated.

[0027] like Figure 2 , Figure 4 and Figure 7 As shown, in another preferred embodiment of the present invention, the drying mechanism 8 is connected to the return main interface 610 and the air supply port 320 through the circulation pipe 7; The drying mechanism 8 includes a circulating pump 810 and an electronic desiccant 820, wherein the electronic desiccant 820 is disposed on the inlet side of the circulating pump 810. The electronic desiccant 820 is in pairs and is fixedly arranged side by side. The electronic desiccant 820 is horizontally slidable. The pair of electronic desiccant 820 always maintains one working with the drying mechanism 8 and the other exposed to the outside. The electronic desiccant 820 in contact with the outside is powered on for dehumidification.

[0028] Furthermore, the outer cabinet 1 also includes a top dehumidification hole 110 provided at the top and an interactive controller 120 provided on the side of the door 2; The opening side of the isolation compartment 3 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the outer cabinet 1 through the opening fixing member 130, and the other side of the isolation compartment 3 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the outer cabinet 1 through the tail fixing member 140. The opening fixing member 130 is flush with the end face of the isolation compartment 3.

[0029] In one embodiment of the present invention, a circulation pipe 7 is provided between the isolation chamber 3 and the drying mechanism 8. The circulation pipe 7 is used to establish a total circulation channel in the express cabinet, so that it can be easily connected to multiple isolation chambers 3 inside the outer cabinet 1 through the connecting joint 710, thereby establishing a device group; the electronic desiccant 820 is used to absorb moisture in the circulating airflow to ensure the drying efficiency of the circulating airflow. The electronic desiccant 820 can be a box-type desiccant that can be repeatedly dried by electricity, which is common in the prior art.

[0030] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A delivery cabinet capable of keeping the delivery carton dry, comprising an outer cabinet body (1) provided with a plurality of openings on one side and a warehouse door (2) hingedly arranged on the openings, characterized in that, The express cabinet further comprises a storage mechanism arranged in the outer cabinet body (1) corresponding to the openings and a drying mechanism (8) connected with the storage mechanism; The storage mechanism is a shell structure opening towards the side of the door (2), and comprises the isolation bin (3) and the storage bin (4) arranged in sequence from outside to inside. The wall of the storage bin (4) is composed of a mesh structure, and when a surface-attached water express is stored, water droplets fall onto the surface of the isolation bin (3) through the mesh structure. The drying mechanism (8) is communicated with the isolation bin (3), and when the drying mechanism (8) works, a drying air flow circulation is formed in the isolation bin (3) and the storage bin (4).

2. The delivery cabinet that can keep the delivery carton dry according to claim 1, characterized in that, The isolation bin (3) and the storage bin (4) are further provided with a movable sealing element (5) at the gap position on the opening side. The movable sealing element (5) comprises a sealing ring (510) with a thickness consistent with the gap, and the sealing ring (510) is arranged beyond the opening plane of the isolation bin (3) and the storage bin (4). The sealing ring (510) is further provided with a sealing rubber pad (511) on the side end face towards the door (2), and when the door (2) is in a closed state, the sealing rubber pad (511) is tightly attached to the inner wall of the door (2).

3. The delivery cabinet that can keep the delivery carton dry according to claim 2, characterized in that, The surface of the isolation bin (3) is further provided with a gas return port (310) and a gas supply port (320), respectively. The gas return port (310) and the gas supply port (320) are arranged at the two end positions of the isolation bin (3), respectively, and the gas return port (310) is a strip structure arranged on multiple side faces of the isolation bin (3), and the side face of the isolation bin (3) is provided with a return flow pipeline (6) communicated with the multiple strip-shaped gas return ports (310). One side of the return flow pipeline (6) is provided with a return flow total interface (610), and the return flow total interface (610) and the gas supply port (320) are respectively communicated with the inlet and outlet of the drying mechanism (8).

4. The delivery cabinet that can keep the delivery carton dry according to claim 3, characterized in that, The movable sealing element (5) is arranged to slide along the length direction of the isolation bin (3) and the storage bin (4), and further comprises a circulating sealing sliding piece (520). The circulating sealing sliding piece (520) is fixedly connected with the sealing ring (510), and the thickness of the circulating sealing sliding piece (520) is negligible relative to the interval of the isolation bin (3) and the storage bin (4). The circulating sealing sliding piece (520) is attached to the inner wall of the isolation bin (3), and a plurality of circulating control ports (521) are arranged at the corresponding gas return ports (310). When the door (2) is opened, the movable sealing element (5) slides outward, at this time, the gas return ports (310) and the circulating control ports (521) are staggered, and the return flow pipeline (6) is disconnected with the isolation bin (3), and when the door (2) is closed, the movable sealing element (5) slides inward, at this time, the gas return ports (310) and the circulating control ports (521) are aligned, and the return flow pipeline (6) is communicated with the isolation bin (3).

5. The delivery cabinet that can keep the delivery carton dry according to claim 4, characterized in that, The movable seal (5) further comprises a magnetic track (530) fixedly installed on the outer wall of the storage compartment (4); The circulating sealing sliding piece (520) is provided with a permanent magnetic patch matched with the magnetic track (530) in the sliding direction, the magnetic track (530) and the permanent magnetic patch are matched and arranged, and the opposite sides repel each other, and the magnetic track (530) is used for pushing the movable seal (5) to slide towards the side of the door (2).

6. The delivery cabinet that can keep the delivery carton dry according to claim 3, characterized in that, The drying mechanism (8) is communicated with the return total interface (610) and the air outlet (320) through the circulating pipeline (7); The drying mechanism (8) comprises a circulating pump (810) and an electronic desiccant (820), and the electronic desiccant (820) is arranged on the inlet side of the circulating pump (810); The number of the electronic desiccants (820) is one pair, and the electronic desiccants (820) are fixedly arranged side by side, the electronic desiccants (820) are horizontally slidably arranged, one of the pair of electronic desiccants (820) is always matched with the drying mechanism (8), and the other is exposed to the outside, and the electronic desiccant (820) exposed to the outside is electrified and dehumidified.

7. The delivery cabinet that can keep the delivery carton dry according to claim 1, characterized in that, The outer cabinet body (1) further comprises a top exhaust hole (110) arranged on the top and an interactive controller (120) arranged on the side of the door (2); The opening side of the isolation compartment (3) is fixedly connected with the inner wall of the outer cabinet body (1) through an opening fixing piece (130), the other side of the isolation compartment (3) is fixedly connected with the inner wall of the outer cabinet body (1) through a tail fixing piece (140), and the opening fixing piece (130) is flush with the end face of the isolation compartment (3).

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