Small intelligent automatic freight system and operation method

Abstract

The invention discloses a small intelligent automatic freight system and an operation method, and relates to the technical field of cargo transportation, the small intelligent automatic freight system comprises a sorting system, a vertical transportation system and a terminal receiving system; wherein the sorting system is used for sorting and weighing express delivery materials, and classifying the express delivery materials through bar code recognition and sensor detection; the vertical transportation system is used for transporting the express delivery materials in the tray, and the express delivery materials are pushed to the terminal receiving system through the lift car; the terminal receiving system is used for receiving the express delivery materials, and automatic receiving and transportation of the express delivery materials are achieved through the recognition device and the transportation platform, the automatic freight transportation system is arranged outside the building and makes contact with a balcony or a kitchen of a resident, and by arranging the roller transportation platform and the recognition device, manual carrying is reduced; when a resident needs to pick up goods and materials such as express and take-out, the resident can pick up small goods and materials such as express and take-out without going out by means of the automatic freight system.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of cargo transportation technology, specifically to a small-scale intelligent automated freight system and its operation method. Background Technology

[0002] Whether people place an order online or through food delivery, the delivery person will deliver the items directly to the address specified by the recipient.

[0003] Traditional courier and food delivery services rely on manual door-to-door delivery, which presents numerous inconveniences. For example, delivery personnel may refuse to deliver to the upper floors due to the lack of elevators, or the recipient may miss the collection deadline if they are not at home, or the building may not allow delivery personnel to go upstairs. Although there are now parcel storage points, it is not uncommon for parcels to be lost at these storage points when recipients are unable to pick them up in time.

[0004] Therefore, we propose a small-scale intelligent automated freight system and its operation method to solve the problems mentioned above. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The present invention aims to at least solve one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. Therefore, one object of the present invention is to provide a small, intelligent, automated freight transport system and its operating method.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution:

[0007] A small, intelligent, automated freight system includes a sorting system, a vertical transport system, and a terminal receiving system;

[0008] The sorting system is responsible for sorting and weighing express delivery goods, classifying them through barcode recognition and sensor detection.

[0009] Vertical transport systems are used to transport express goods in pallets, pushing them to the terminal receiving system via a car.

[0010] The terminal receiving system is used to receive express delivery goods, and realizes the automated receiving and transportation of express delivery goods through identification devices and transportation platforms.

[0011] In one or more embodiments of the present invention, the sorting system includes a barcode recognition device, an automatic pallet, a pallet storage device, an information input module, a sorting machine, and an information confirmation module;

[0012] The barcode recognition device is located on the exterior of the building on the first floor and is used to scan the barcodes on express delivery items and read the information.

[0013] The automatic tray is equipped with a barcode for placing scanned express delivery items;

[0014] The pallet storage device is located on one side of the barcode recognition device and is communicatively connected to the barcode recognition device. It is used to store automatic pallets.

[0015] The information entry module is located inside the pallet storage device and is used to enter the information of express delivery materials into the barcode on the automatic pallet;

[0016] The sorting machine is located on one side of the pallet storage device and is used for weighing and sorting express delivery goods.

[0017] The information confirmation module is used by delivery personnel to confirm the information and weight of the express delivery items.

[0018] In one or more embodiments of the present invention, the vertical transportation system includes a channel transportation module, a material identification module, and a pushing device;

[0019] The channel transportation module includes a vertical material channel and a car, which is used to place express delivery materials in the car and transport them vertically through the vertical material channel.

[0020] The material identification module is installed inside the car and is used to identify the resident's floor and recipient information indicated on the barcode on the express delivery material;

[0021] The pushing device is installed inside the car to push express delivery materials and collect automatic pallets.

[0022] In one or more embodiments of the present invention, the terminal receiving system includes a planar transportation module and a recovery module;

[0023] The planar transportation module includes a roller transport platform and an identification device. One end of the roller transport platform is connected to the user's residence and is used to place express delivery materials on the roller transport platform for transportation.

[0024] The recycling module is installed on the automated pallet and is used to retrieve the automated pallet to the first floor of the building.

[0025] A method for operating a small, intelligent, automated freight system includes the following steps:

[0026] S1. The express delivery materials located on the first floor of the building are scanned one by one through the barcode recognition device to obtain the express delivery information. After scanning, the information entry module enters the express delivery information into the barcode on the automatic pallet. The deliveryman takes the automatic pallet out of the pallet storage device, places the express delivery materials corresponding to the barcode information on the automatic pallet on the automatic pallet, and then places them on the sorting machine for weighing and sorting. First, it is confirmed whether the express delivery materials exceed the weight limit, and the categories of express delivery materials are classified. The weighing information is transmitted to the information confirmation module through voice and text for the deliveryman to confirm.

[0027] S2. The sorting machine places the weighed express goods on the conveyor belt, which then transports them into the car. The material identification module identifies the barcode on the express goods. The car is then lifted to the designated floor through the vertical material channel. Upon reaching the designated floor, the automatic pallet is pushed out of the car onto the roller transport platform by the pushing device. The identification device scans the barcode on the express goods, and the roller transport platform starts to transport the express goods to the designated user's residence.

[0028] S3. After the user retrieves the corresponding express delivery items, they place the automatic pallet on the roller transport platform and scan the recycling module on the automatic pallet to confirm the receipt and recycling information. The automatic pallet is then pushed back into the car by the transport and push device of the roller transport platform. The material identification module identifies the recycling information on the automatic pallet, and the vertical material channel is activated to transport the car to the conveyor belt. The delivery person places the automatic pallet into the pallet storage device in turn. The information entry module clears the entered information on the automatic pallet for reuse.

[0029] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are:

[0030] In this invention, by setting up a material identification module inside the car, when the information of the express item is detected, the control system on the vertical material channel controls the drive system to move the car to the designated floor, thereby realizing the automation of express item delivery, improving the overall delivery efficiency, and reducing the probability of delivering the wrong item or picking up the wrong item through automated operation.

[0031] In this invention, the automated freight system is installed on the exterior of the building, in contact with the resident's balcony or kitchen. By setting up a roller transport platform and identification device, manual handling is reduced and the signing efficiency is improved. When residents need to pick up express deliveries and takeout, they can use the automated freight system in this application to receive small items such as express deliveries and takeout without leaving home. Attached Figure Description

[0032] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a small intelligent automated freight system and its operation method according to the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0033] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0034] Example

[0035] Please see Figure 1 A small, intelligent, automated freight system, comprising a sorting system, a vertical transport system, and a terminal receiving system;

[0036] The sorting system is responsible for sorting and weighing express delivery goods, classifying them through barcode recognition and sensor detection.

[0037] Vertical transport systems are used to transport express goods in pallets, pushing them to the terminal receiving system via a car.

[0038] The terminal receiving system is used to receive express delivery goods, and realizes the automated receiving and transportation of express delivery goods through identification devices and transportation platforms.

[0039] As can be seen from the above, the sorting system is connected to the vertical transportation system, and the vertical transportation system is connected to the terminal receiving system.

[0040] Specifically, the sorting system includes a barcode recognition device, an automatic pallet, a pallet storage device, an information input module, a sorting machine, and an information confirmation module;

[0041] The barcode recognition device is located on the exterior of the building on the first floor and is used to scan the barcodes on express delivery items and read the information.

[0042] The automatic tray is equipped with a barcode for placing scanned express delivery items;

[0043] The pallet storage device is located on one side of the barcode recognition device and is communicatively connected to the barcode recognition device. It is used to store automatic pallets.

[0044] The information entry module is located inside the pallet storage device and is used to enter the information of express delivery materials into the barcode on the automatic pallet;

[0045] The sorting machine is located on one side of the pallet storage device and is used for weighing and sorting express delivery goods.

[0046] The information confirmation module is used by delivery personnel to confirm the information and weight of the express delivery items.

[0047] As can be seen from the above, the barcode recognition device consists of an optical scanner, an image sensor, a decoder, and a computer interface. When the barcode on the express delivery goods is scanned, the optical scanner reads the pattern on the barcode and converts it into a digital signal. The image sensor converts the digital signal into an image, the decoder converts the image into the information represented on the barcode, and the computer interface transmits this information to the information confirmation module.

[0048] The pallet storage device has a built-in laser sensor to detect the number and distance of the automatic pallets. The external screen of the pallet storage device displays the number of automatic pallets inside to the delivery person. The automatic pallets come in different sizes, and the appropriate automatic pallet can be selected according to the size of the package.

[0049] The sorting machine includes a conveyor belt, a sorting area, a camera, photoelectric sensors (for detecting the length, width, height, and shape of the package), a weight sensor (for detecting the weight of the package), a touch sensor (for determining the characteristics of the package), and an acoustic sensor (for determining the distance and position of the package). Once the package is on the sorting machine, the camera scans the barcode on the package, the sensors detect the package, and it is then transported to the vertical transportation system via the conveyor belt. Finally, the package information is transmitted to the delivery person's terminal software through the information confirmation module.

[0050] Specifically, the vertical transportation system includes a channel transportation module, a material identification module, and a pushing device;

[0051] The channel transportation module includes a vertical material channel and a car, which is used to place express delivery materials in the car and transport them vertically through the vertical material channel.

[0052] The material identification module is installed inside the car and is used to identify the resident's floor and recipient information indicated on the barcode on the express delivery material;

[0053] The pushing device is installed inside the car to push express delivery materials and collect automatic pallets.

[0054] As can be seen from the above, the vertical material channel includes the elevator machine room, shaft, guide rail, drive system, and control system. The drive system and control system are located in the elevator machine room, the shaft is located on one side of the residential building, the elevator machine room is located above the shaft, the guide rail and car are located in the shaft, the guide rail is used to drive the car to move up and down, the drive system is used to control the start and stop of the guide rail, and the control system is used to control the application program of the drive system.

[0055] The material identification module is connected to the control system in the vertical material channel. The material identification module includes a barcode acquisition device. First, it identifies the barcode on the express delivery item. Then, it performs image denoising, image enhancement, and binarization on the acquired image. The information in the processed barcode is converted into characters. The decoded barcode is identified and read using a specified algorithm. The identification result is then distinguished.

[0056] The pushing device includes a motor, a drive wheel, a push rod, and a suction cup. The push rod pushes the express items located in the car onto the flat transport module. When the automatic pallet needs to be retrieved, the push rod pushes the suction cup, which then retrieves the automatic pallet back into the car.

[0057] Specifically, the terminal receiving system includes a planar transportation module and a recycling module;

[0058] The planar transportation module includes a roller transport platform and an identification device. One end of the roller transport platform is connected to the user's residence and is used to place express delivery materials on the roller transport platform for transportation.

[0059] The recycling module is installed on the automated pallet and is used to retrieve the automated pallet to the first floor of the building.

[0060] As can be seen from the above, one end of the roller transport platform is connected to the kitchen or balcony of the residence, and the other end is set on one side of the vertical material channel. When the car stops at the corresponding floor, the car door opens and the car is parallel to the roller transport platform, so that the express delivery materials can be pushed onto the roller transport platform by the pushing device.

[0061] The recycling module includes a QR code, which users can scan to confirm receipt of the package and fill in the corresponding recycling information.

[0062] A method for operating a small, intelligent, automated freight system includes the following steps:

[0063] S1. The express delivery materials located on the first floor of the building are scanned one by one through the barcode recognition device to obtain the express delivery information. After scanning, the information entry module enters the express delivery information into the barcode on the automatic pallet. The deliveryman takes the automatic pallet out of the pallet storage device, places the express delivery materials corresponding to the barcode information on the automatic pallet on the automatic pallet, and then places them on the sorting machine for weighing and sorting. First, it is confirmed whether the express delivery materials exceed the weight limit, and the categories of express delivery materials are classified. The weighing information is transmitted to the information confirmation module through voice and text for the deliveryman to confirm.

[0064] S2. The sorting machine places the weighed express goods on the conveyor belt, which then transports them into the car. The material identification module identifies the barcode on the express goods. The car is then lifted to the designated floor through the vertical material channel. Upon reaching the designated floor, the automatic pallet is pushed out of the car onto the roller transport platform by the pushing device. The identification device scans the barcode on the express goods, and the roller transport platform starts to transport the express goods to the designated user's residence.

[0065] S3. After the user retrieves the corresponding express delivery items, they place the automatic pallet on the roller transport platform and scan the recycling module on the automatic pallet to confirm the receipt and recycling information. The automatic pallet is then pushed back into the car by the transport and push device of the roller transport platform. The material identification module identifies the recycling information on the automatic pallet, and the vertical material channel is activated to transport the car to the conveyor belt. The delivery person places the automatic pallet into the pallet storage device in turn. The information entry module clears the entered information on the automatic pallet for reuse.

[0066] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention according to the specific circumstances.

[0067] Any process or method description in the flowchart or otherwise herein can be understood as representing a module, segment, or portion of code comprising one or more executable instructions for implementing a particular logical function or process, and the scope of the preferred embodiments of the invention includes additional implementations in which functions may be performed not in the order shown or discussed, including substantially simultaneously or in reverse order depending on the functions involved, as will be understood by those skilled in the art to which embodiments of the invention pertain.

[0068] The logic and / or steps represented in the flowchart or otherwise described herein, for example, can be considered as a sequenced list of executable instructions for implementing logical functions, and can be embodied in any computer-readable medium for use by, or in conjunction with, an instruction execution system, apparatus or device (such as a computer-based system, a processor-included system or other system that can fetch and execute instructions from, an instruction execution system, apparatus or device).

[0069] It should be understood that various parts of the present invention can be implemented in hardware, software, firmware, or a combination thereof. For example, if implemented in hardware, as in another embodiment, it can be implemented using any of the following techniques known in the art, or a combination thereof.

[0070] Furthermore, in the embodiments of the present invention, the functional units can be integrated into one processing module, or each unit can exist physically separately, or two or more units can be integrated into one module. The integrated module can be implemented in hardware or as a software functional module. If the integrated module is implemented as a software functional module and sold or used as an independent product, it can also be stored in a computer-readable storage medium.

[0071] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described above, it is understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and should not be construed as limiting the present invention. Those skilled in the art can make changes, modifications, substitutions and variations to the above embodiments within the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A small-scale intelligent automated freight system, characterized in that, This includes sorting systems, vertical transport systems, and terminal receiving systems; The sorting system is responsible for sorting and weighing express delivery goods, classifying them through barcode recognition and sensor detection. Vertical transport systems are used to transport express goods in pallets, pushing them to the terminal receiving system via a car. The terminal receiving system is used to receive express delivery goods, and realizes the automated receiving and transportation of express delivery goods through identification devices and transportation platforms.

2. The small-scale intelligent automated freight system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sorting system includes a barcode recognition device, an automatic pallet, a pallet storage device, an information input module, a sorting machine, and an information confirmation module; The barcode recognition device is located on the exterior of the building on the first floor and is used to scan the barcodes on express delivery items and read the information. The automatic tray is equipped with a barcode for placing scanned express delivery items; The pallet storage device is located on one side of the barcode recognition device and is communicatively connected to the barcode recognition device. It is used to store automatic pallets. The information entry module is located inside the pallet storage device and is used to enter the information of express delivery materials into the barcode on the automatic pallet; The sorting machine is located on one side of the pallet storage device and is used for weighing and sorting express delivery goods. The information confirmation module is used by delivery personnel to confirm the information and weight of the express delivery items.

3. The small-scale intelligent automated freight system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The vertical transportation system includes a channel transportation module, a material identification module, and a pushing device; The channel transportation module includes a vertical material channel and a car, which is used to place express delivery materials in the car and transport them vertically through the vertical material channel. The material identification module is installed inside the car and is used to identify the resident's floor and recipient information indicated on the barcode on the express delivery material; The pushing device is installed inside the car to push express delivery materials and collect automatic pallets.

4. The small-scale intelligent automated freight system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The terminal receiving system includes a planar transportation module and a recovery module; The planar transportation module includes a roller transport platform and an identification device. One end of the roller transport platform is connected to the user's residence and is used to place express delivery materials on the roller transport platform for transportation. The recycling module is installed on the automated pallet and is used to retrieve the automated pallet to the first floor of the building.

5. A method for operating a small-scale intelligent automated freight system, characterized in that, Includes the following steps: S1. The express delivery materials located on the first floor of the building are scanned one by one through the barcode recognition device to obtain the express delivery information. After scanning, the information entry module enters the express delivery information into the barcode on the automatic pallet. The deliveryman takes the automatic pallet out of the pallet storage device, places the express delivery materials corresponding to the barcode information on the automatic pallet on the automatic pallet, and then places them on the sorting machine for weighing and sorting. First, it is confirmed whether the express delivery materials exceed the weight limit, and the categories of express delivery materials are classified. The weighing information is transmitted to the information confirmation module through voice and text for the deliveryman to confirm. S2. The sorting machine places the weighed express goods on the conveyor belt, which then transports them into the car. The material identification module identifies the barcode on the express goods. The car is then lifted to the designated floor through the vertical material channel. Upon reaching the designated floor, the automatic pallet is pushed out of the car onto the roller transport platform by the pushing device. The identification device scans the barcode on the express goods, and the roller transport platform starts to transport the express goods to the designated user's residence. S3. After the user retrieves the corresponding express delivery items, they place the automatic pallet on the roller transport platform and scan the recycling module on the automatic pallet to confirm the receipt and recycling information. The automatic pallet is then pushed back into the car by the transport and push device of the roller transport platform. The material identification module identifies the recycling information on the automatic pallet, and the vertical material channel is activated to transport the car to the conveyor belt. The delivery person places the automatic pallet into the pallet storage device in turn. The information entry module clears the entered information on the automatic pallet for reuse.

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