User accurate docking type unmanned aerial vehicle express delivery withdrawing outdoor parking apron and withdrawing method

Abstract

The invention discloses a user accurate docking type unmanned aerial vehicle express delivery withdrawing outdoor parking apron and a withdrawing method, and belongs to the technical field of unmanned aerial vehicle logistics. The parking apron comprises a fixed storage box and a movable receiving box. The goods receiving box moves between the goods receiving position away from the wall face and the butt joint position located above the storage box by being connected with the driving mechanism. And during receiving, the unmanned aerial vehicle throws the expresses into the receiving box at the receiving position, and after the receiving box moves to the butt joint position, the expresses are put into the storage box for a user to pick up the expresses. During goods returning, a user puts goods returning pieces in through a goods returning door on the side wall of the goods receiving box, and the goods returning pieces are lifted to the top by the internal lifting platform to be taken away by the unmanned aerial vehicle. According to the invention, the box body is separated, moved and butted, so that the wall body does not need to be damaged, the integration of receiving and returning functions is realized, and meanwhile, the operation safety of the unmanned aerial vehicle and the privacy of a user are ensured.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of drone logistics technology, and more specifically, to a user-precise docking type drone delivery pick-up and drop-off outdoor helipad and pick-up and drop-off method. Background Technology

[0002] With the rapid development of drone technology, drone delivery has become a future trend in the logistics industry. In publicly available technologies, drone delivery receiving devices are usually installed directly on users' windows or walls, requiring large openings to be drilled in the walls to connect the interior and exterior. This not only damages the structural integrity of the building and affects the wall's insulation and soundproofing performance, but also makes the installation process complex and limits its applicability.

[0003] Furthermore, most existing devices are limited to single-function delivery, failing to meet users' needs for convenient returns. During the delivery process, issues such as low drone landing accuracy, vulnerability of parcels during transfer, and privacy concerns arising from the exposure of users' real addresses also exist.

[0004] Therefore, there is an urgent need to develop a drone delivery terminal device that does not require damage to walls, integrates package collection and return functions, is intelligent, and can protect user privacy. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art and provide a user-friendly, precise docking drone delivery outdoor landing pad and method that is structurally sound, easy to install, requires no wall damage, combines receiving and returning functions, and improves the accuracy and safety of drone docking.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides a user-precise docking type drone delivery pick-up and drop-off outdoor helipad, comprising: Wall mount, used for fixing to the exterior wall of a building; The receiving box has a landing pad and receiving entrance on top for drones to land, and a receiving exit at the bottom; The storage box has a storage entrance on its top corresponding to the receiving outlet, and a retrieval door on its side wall for users to retrieve items. A connecting drive mechanism is connected between the wall-mounted base and the receiving box, and is used to drive the receiving box to move between a first position and a second position; Wherein, the first position is the receiving position away from the wall mounting bracket, and the second position is the docking position close to the wall mounting bracket and located above the storage box; When the receiving box is in the second position, its receiving outlet is aligned with the storage inlet of the storage box to transfer the items in the receiving box to the storage box.

[0007] Preferably, the connecting drive mechanism is an electric upper swing arm connected between the wall-mounted base and the receiving box. The electric upper swing arm rotates to cause the receiving box to swing horizontally between the first position and the second position. The electric upper swing arm may be a telescopic structure to adjust the distance between the receiving box and the wall.

[0008] Preferably, the edge of the landing pad of the receiving box is also provided with an extension flap, which can be flipped to a horizontal position to increase the landing area, or flipped to an upward position to help the drone be centered.

[0009] Preferably, the receiving box is equipped with a lifting platform inside, and the lifting platform is equipped with an openable and closable tray; the lifting platform is used to move up and down between the receiving inlet and the receiving outlet.

[0010] Preferably, the receiving box is also provided with a return door on its side wall, and the lifting platform can be lowered to the corresponding position of the return door to facilitate the user to put the returned items in.

[0011] Preferably, the storage box is provided with a buffer layer to cushion items from falling.

[0012] This invention also provides a user-precise docking method for drone delivery pickup and return, using the aforementioned outdoor helipad, and the method includes the following pickup steps: a) Drive the receiving box to a first position away from the wall; b) The drone lands on top of the receiving box and delivers the package through the receiving inlet to the receiving mechanism inside the receiving box; c) After the drone flies away, drive the receiving box to move to the second position located above the storage box; d) The receiving unit opens and transfers the package from the receiving box to the storage box through the receiving outlet of the receiving box and the storage inlet of the storage box.

[0013] Preferably, the method further includes the following return steps: e) Users place returned items into the lifting platform inside the receiving box through the return door located on the side wall of the receiving box; f) Drive the receiving box to a first position away from the wall; g) Drive the lifting platform to the receiving entrance so that the drone that comes to pick up the returned item can grab it.

[0014] The beneficial effects of this invention are as follows: 1. Structural Separation, Protecting the Wall: By setting up a movable receiving box and a fixed storage box, the drone pick-up area and the user pickup area are separated. The entire device is installed on the outside of the wall, and users can pick up their packages through the window without having to make large holes in the wall, thus protecting the building structure and insulation performance.

[0015] 2. Integrated functions, seamless receiving and returning: By cleverly utilizing the lifting platform inside the receiving box, it not only realizes the receiving process from top to bottom, but also the returning process from the side and from the top. It is fully functional and easy to use.

[0016] 3. Intelligent and safe, precise docking: The movable receiving box can extend to a safe area away from walls, avoiding collisions between drones and buildings. The extended flap design further increases the effective area of ​​the helipad and helps drones to be precisely centered.

[0017] 4. Protect your privacy and have peace of mind throughout the process: The device can be set with a unique IP code as the delivery coordinates, avoiding the exposure of the user's home address. The box-like structure can effectively protect the package from rain, snow, and other weather conditions. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is one of the overall structural schematic diagrams of the outdoor helipad of the present invention (front view). Figure 2 This is the second schematic diagram of the overall structure of the outdoor helipad of the present invention (top view). Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the receiving box; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the lifting platform and opening / closing tray inside the receiving box.

[0019] In the diagram: 1. Receiving box; 2. Storage box; 3. Receiving entrance; 4. Extended flap; 5. Return door; 6. Receiving exit; 7. Storage entrance; 8. Buffer layer; 9. Retrieval door; 10. Electric upper swing arm; 11. Electric lower swing arm; 12. Wall-mounted bracket; 13. Window; 14. Lifting platform; 15. Lead screw; 16. Opening and closing tray; 17. Drop outlet; 18. Funnel slot. Detailed Implementation

[0020] The present invention will be further described below with reference to specific embodiments.

[0021] The description of the present invention is merely a structural or even functional description of the embodiments, and the scope of the present invention is not limited by the embodiments described herein.

[0022] like Figures 1-4As shown, this embodiment is achieved through the following technical solution: The outdoor helipad provided by the present invention mainly includes a receiving box 1, a storage box 2, an electric upper swing arm 10, an electric lower swing arm 11, and a wall-mounted mounting base 12. The wall-mounted mounting base 12 is firmly installed on the exterior wall of the building by means of expansion bolts, etc., and is usually located on one side of the user window 13.

[0023] The storage box 2 is connected to the wall mounting base 12 via an electric swing arm 11, and is normally kept in a fixed position close to the wall. The retrieval door 9 on its side faces the window 13, making it convenient for users to open the window to retrieve the items. Of course, in some embodiments, the storage box 2 may also be designed to be movable.

[0024] The receiving box 1 is connected to the wall-mounted base 12 via an electric upper swing arm 10. The electric upper swing arm 10 is a drive mechanism; its built-in motor drives the swing arm to rotate (oscillate) horizontally around its connection point with the wall-mounted base 12. Figure 2 As shown, the motorized upper swing arm 10 can rotate 90° from a second position parallel to the wall (dating position) to a first position perpendicular to the wall (receiving position). This movement allows the receiving box 1 to extend into an open space away from the wall, providing a safe landing and takeoff environment for the drone and effectively preventing collisions. In a preferred embodiment, the motorized upper swing arm 10 also has a telescopic function, which can further adjust the distance between the receiving box 1 and the wall.

[0025] When the receiving box 1 is in the second position, it is precisely located directly above the storage box 2, with its bottom receiving outlet 6 vertically aligned with the storage inlet 7 at the top of the storage box 2, ready for the transfer of the express package.

[0026] like Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the receiving box 1 has a flat top surface, serving as a landing pad for the drone. A receiving entrance 3 is located in the center, equipped with an automatically opening and closing door, preferably a roller shutter-type retractable door to save space. Multiple extension flaps 4 are located along the edge of the landing pad, supported and driven by small electric cylinders, micro linear motors, etc., which can be flipped from the retracted state to a horizontal position to increase the effective landing area for the drone. If the drone deviates from the center during landing, it can be further tilted upwards to guide it back to the center position through physical contact.

[0027] The receiving box 1 is equipped with a vertical conveying system, including a lifting platform 14 and a lead screw 15 and a matching motor (not shown in the figure) that drive its lifting. A drop opening 17 is located in the center of the lifting platform 14, and an opening / closing tray 16 is installed on the drop opening 17. The opening / closing tray 16 is preferably two doors that can extend and retract in opposite directions, driven by a miniature electric cylinder. The drop opening 17 is equipped with a funnel slot 18 to ensure that the express delivery accurately lands on the opening / closing tray 16.

[0028] The receiving box 1 also has a return door 5 on its side wall for users to place returned items. The bottom of the storage box 2 is lined with a cushioning layer 8, such as sponge and airbags, to protect packages falling from the receiving box 1 from damage.

[0029] The control and power modules of the entire system can be integrated into the electric swing arm or the enclosure, communicating with the user terminal and the drone dispatch center via a wireless network. Each device can be assigned a unique IP code, which the drone uses for navigation, eliminating the need to obtain the user's precise geographical location and effectively protecting user privacy.

[0030] Receiving process: After receiving the instruction that the drone is about to deliver the goods, the system controls the electric upper swing arm 10 to rotate 90°, moving the receiving box 1 to the first position away from the wall.

[0031] The extension flap 4 on top of the receiving box 1 unfolds to a horizontal position, and the door of the receiving inlet 3 opens. At this time, the internal lifting platform 14 is located below the receiving inlet 3, and the opening and closing tray 16 on it is in a closed state.

[0032] The drone landed on top of the receiving box 1 and dropped the express package onto the opening and closing pallet 16.

[0033] The drone confirms delivery completion and flies away. The system controls the electric upper swing arm 10 to rotate 90° in the opposite direction, moving the receiving box 1 back to the second position above the storage box 2.

[0034] During or after this process, the lifting platform 14 descends to the receiving outlet 6 at the bottom of the receiving box 1.

[0035] The storage inlet 7 at the top of storage box 2 opens, and then the opening and closing tray 16 inside receiving box 1 opens, allowing the express package to fall into storage box 2 through receiving outlet 6. Storage box 2 can hold multiple express packages.

[0036] With all doors closed and the lifting platform 14 reset, the system sends a pickup notification to the user. The user can then open window 13 at any time and retrieve the package through pickup door 9.

[0037] Return process: Users initiate return requests via mobile apps or other terminals. The system controls the lifting platform 14 to descend to a position level with or slightly lower than the return door 5.

[0038] The user opens the return door 5, places the packaged return item on the opening and closing tray 16 of the lifting platform 14, and then closes the return door 5 (the system may be equipped with a document printing device, and the user can attach the express return thermal paper himself when returning the item).

[0039] When the scheduled pickup drone is about to arrive, the system controls the electric upper swing arm 10 to move the receiving box 1 to the first position.

[0040] During this process, the lifting platform 14 rises to the position of the top receiving entrance 3 and opens the hatch of the receiving entrance 3.

[0041] Once the drone arrives, it directly grabs or absorbs the returned items held by the lifting platform 14 from the open receiving entrance 3.

[0042] After the drone carrying the returned items flies away, the system controls the receiving box 1 and its internal mechanisms to reset.

[0043] Of course, the above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and should not be considered as limiting the scope of the embodiments of the present invention. The present invention is also not limited to the above examples, and all equivalent changes and improvements made by those skilled in the art within the scope of the present invention should fall within the patent coverage of the present invention.

Claims

1. A user-precise docking-type drone delivery pick-up and drop-off outdoor helipad, characterized in that, include: Wall mounting bracket (12) is used for fixing to the exterior wall of a building; The receiving box (1) has a landing pad and receiving entrance (3) on its top for drone landing and a receiving exit (6) on its bottom. The storage box (2) has a storage entrance (7) on its top corresponding to the receiving outlet (6) and a retrieval door (9) on its side wall for users to retrieve items. A connecting drive mechanism is connected between the wall-mounted base (12) and the receiving box (1) to drive the receiving box (1) to move between a first position and a second position; The first position is the receiving position away from the wall mounting bracket (12), and the second position is the docking position close to the wall mounting bracket (12) and located above the storage box (2); When the receiving box (1) is in the second position, its receiving outlet (6) is aligned with the storage inlet (7) of the storage box (2) to transfer the items in the receiving box (1) into the storage box (2).

2. The user-precise docking type drone delivery pick-up and drop-off outdoor helipad according to claim 1, characterized in that, The connection drive mechanism is an electric upper swing rod (10) connected between the wall-mounted base (12) and the receiving box (1). The electric upper swing rod (10) drives the receiving box (1) to swing horizontally between the first position and the second position by rotation.

3. The user-precise docking type drone delivery pick-up and drop-off outdoor helipad according to claim 2, characterized in that, The electric upper swing arm (10) is a telescopic structure to adjust the distance between the receiving box (1) and the wall.

4. The user-precise docking type drone delivery pick-up and drop-off outdoor helipad according to claim 1, characterized in that, The edge of the landing pad of the receiving box (1) is also provided with an extension flap (4). The extension flap (4) can be flipped to a horizontal position to increase the landing area, or flipped to an upward position to help the drone stay in the center.

5. The user-precise docking type drone delivery pick-up and drop-off outdoor helipad according to claim 1, characterized in that, The receiving box (1) is equipped with a lifting platform (14) inside, and the lifting platform (14) is equipped with an openable and closable tray (16); the lifting platform (14) is used to move up and down between the receiving inlet (3) and the receiving outlet (6).

6. The user-precise docking type drone delivery pick-up and drop-off outdoor helipad according to claim 5, characterized in that, The receiving box (1) is also provided with a return door (5) on its side wall. The lifting platform (14) can be lowered to the corresponding position of the return door (5) for the user to put the returned items in.

7. The user-precise docking type drone delivery pick-up and drop-off outdoor helipad according to claim 1, characterized in that, The storage box (2) is equipped with a buffer layer (8) to cushion items from falling.

8. A user-precise, targeted drone delivery pickup and return method, characterized in that, Using the outdoor helipad according to any one of claims 1-7, the method includes the following receiving steps: a) Drive the receiving box (1) to a first position away from the wall; b) The drone lands on top of the receiving box (1) and delivers the package through the receiving inlet (3) to the receiving mechanism inside the receiving box (1); c) After the drone flies away, drive the receiving box (1) to move to a second position above the storage box (2); d) The receiving unit opens and transfers the express delivery from the receiving box (1) to the storage box (2) through the receiving outlet (6) of the receiving box (1) and the storage inlet (7) of the storage box (2).

9. The user-precise docking drone express delivery collection and return method according to claim 8, characterized in that, The method also includes the following return steps: e) The user places the returned item into the lifting platform (14) inside the receiving box (1) through the return door (5) located on the side wall of the receiving box (1); f) Drive the receiving box (1) to a first position away from the wall; g) Drive the lifting platform (14) to rise to the receiving entrance (3) for the drone to pick up the returned items.

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