A drone docking cabinet

Abstract

The application relates to a UAV docking cabinet, which comprises a cabinet body with a receiving cavity; a landing apron arranged at the upper end of the cabinet body, the upper surface of the landing apron being a landing surface for parking a UAV, a first cargo box entrance being arranged on the landing surface and penetrating the landing apron in the vertical direction to communicate with the receiving cavity; a sealing door for opening and closing the first cargo box entrance; a goods shelf arranged in the receiving cavity and used for storing a cargo box; and a transfer mechanism arranged in the receiving cavity and used for transferring the cargo box between the first cargo box entrance and the goods shelf. The UAV docking cabinet provided by the application can realize all-weather docking operation and improve the continuity of UAV logistics; the sealing door ensures the safety of UAV parking and effectively protects the internal cargo box from the environment.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of logistics and distribution, and in particular to a drone docking station. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, drone logistics delivery typically relies on manual intervention at the last-mile delivery stage, such as workers manually unloading or loading cargo boxes onto drones. This manual operation method is not only inefficient and unable to meet the demands of high-frequency, fast-paced logistics, but also limited by personnel working hours and weather conditions, making continuous 24 / 7 operation impossible and severely restricting the automation and continuity of drone logistics. Furthermore, some existing technologies involve openings on the helipad, with drones positioned around the perimeter of these openings for automated cargo transfer. However, in such structures, the drone's landing gear or wheels may become trapped in the openings, causing the drone to tilt, bounce, or even overturn, posing safety hazards. Additionally, the interior of the delivery cabinet is susceptible to temperature and humidity changes or foreign object intrusion, shortening the equipment's lifespan. Summary of the Invention

[0003] This application provides a drone docking cabinet that effectively improves the continuity of drone logistics, ensures the safety of drone parking, and protects the equipment inside the cabinet.

[0004] The drone docking station provided in this application includes: The cabinet has a receiving cavity; A landing pad is located at the top of the cabinet. The upper surface of the landing pad is a landing surface for parking drones. A first cargo box entrance / exit is formed on the landing surface, which runs vertically through the landing pad and communicates with the receiving cavity. A sealing door is used to open and close the entrance / exit of the first cargo container; Shelves, disposed within the receiving cavity, are used to store cargo boxes; and A transfer mechanism, disposed within the receiving cavity, is used to transfer the cargo box between the first cargo box entrance / exit and the shelf.

[0005] In some embodiments, during the closing process, the sealing door first moves forward along a first horizontal direction and then rises upward to close the entrance and exit of the first cargo box, with the upper surface of the closed sealing door flush with the stop surface; During the opening process, the sealing door first descends downwards and then moves backwards along the first horizontal direction to open the entrance and exit of the first cargo box.

[0006] In some embodiments, the drone docking cabinet further includes a sealing door mechanism, the sealing door mechanism comprising: The first slide rail is fixed inside the receiving cavity and extends along the first horizontal direction; A blocking member is fixed to one end of the first slide rail in the first horizontal direction, and the blocking member has a blocking surface facing the sealing door and extending along the vertical direction; A first sliding member is slidably connected to the first slide rail, and the first sliding member has a guide groove; A first driving component is used to drive the first slider to slide relative to the first slide rail in the first horizontal direction; The sealed door; A connector is fixed to the lower end of the sealing door and is swayably connected to the first sliding member via a swing connection assembly so that the sealing door can swing relative to the first sliding member between the first horizontal direction and the first vertical direction. Guide component, fixed to the connector; A rolling element is disposed at one end of the connecting member near the blocking element in the first horizontal direction; and A tension spring is elastically connected between the connecting member and the first sliding member; During the closing process of the sealed door, the first drive assembly drives the first sliding member to move the sealed door sequentially along the first horizontal direction and the first vertical direction, wherein, along the movement path in the vertical direction, the rolling member rolls along the blocking surface; During the opening of the sealed door, the first drive assembly drives the first slider to move the sealed door sequentially along the vertical direction and the first horizontal direction, wherein the guide moves in the guide groove along the movement path along the vertical direction.

[0007] In some embodiments, the sealing door mechanism includes two swing assemblies, which are respectively disposed near the two ends of the sealing door in the first horizontal direction; Each of the swing components includes a first link, a second link, and a swing arm. The first link and the second link extend along a second horizontal direction perpendicular to the first horizontal direction. The first link is connected to the connector via a first bearing assembly, the second link is connected to the first sliding member via a second bearing assembly, and the swing arm connects the first link and the second link.

[0008] In some embodiments, the transfer mechanism includes a first transfer mechanism and a second transfer mechanism; The first transfer mechanism is used to transfer the cargo box between the first cargo box inlet / outlet and the second transfer mechanism along the vertical direction; The second transfer mechanism is used to transfer the cargo box between the first transfer mechanism and the shelf along the vertical direction, the first horizontal direction, and a second horizontal direction perpendicular to the first horizontal direction.

[0009] In some embodiments, the first transfer mechanism includes: The first lifting motion module has a first output end that can move along the vertical direction; A fixed bracket is attached to the first output terminal; and At least two first support members are fixed to the fixed bracket and spaced apart in the first horizontal direction, and all the first support members are used to jointly support the cargo box; and Two first limiting components are fixed to the two sides of the first support member on opposite sides in the first horizontal direction, and the two first limiting components are used to jointly limit the cargo box in the first horizontal direction.

[0010] In some embodiments, the second transfer mechanism includes: The first horizontal motion module has a second output terminal that can move along the first horizontal direction; A second lifting motion module, disposed at the second output end, has a third output end capable of moving relative to the second output end along the vertical direction; and A second horizontal motion module, disposed at the third output terminal, has a fourth output terminal capable of moving relative to the third output terminal along the second horizontal direction; and A fork module, located at the fourth output end, is used to support the cargo box; The first horizontal motion module, the second lifting motion module, and the second horizontal motion module are used to jointly drive the fork module to move to the cargo box that receives the support of the first transfer mechanism or the shelf, or to place the cargo box on the first transfer mechanism or the shelf.

[0011] In some embodiments, the second horizontal motion module includes: The first fixing component is fixed to the third output terminal; The first intermediate translation component is slidably connected to the first fixing component and the fork module along the second horizontal direction; The second driving component is used to drive the first intermediate translation component to move relative to the first fixed component along the second horizontal direction; Two wire rope rollers are respectively disposed at both ends of the first intermediate translation component in the second horizontal direction; and Two wire ropes are provided, each corresponding to one of the two wire rope rollers. The first end of each wire rope is fixed to the first fixing component, and the second end of each wire rope passes around the corresponding wire rope roller and is fixed to the fork module. The second end of the wire rope is the fourth output end.

[0012] In some embodiments, the second driving component includes: Mounting base, fixed to the lower end of the first fixing component; The first gear is mounted on the mounting base; A rack, disposed at the lower end of the first intermediate translation component and meshing with the first gear; and The second driving member is used to drive the first gear to rotate so that the rack drives the first intermediate translation component to move relative to the first fixed component in the second horizontal direction.

[0013] In some embodiments, the first intermediate translation component includes a first intermediate plate and a guide strip fixed to the lower end of the first intermediate plate. The lower end of the guide strip is provided with a first guide groove. The guide strip and the first intermediate plate together define a second guide groove and a third guide groove respectively disposed on both sides of the guide strip in the first horizontal direction. The first guide groove, the second guide groove and the third guide groove extend along the second horizontal direction. The first fixing component includes a first fixing plate and a first roller group and a second roller group disposed on the first fixing plate. The first roller group includes a plurality of first rollers spaced apart in the second horizontal direction. The first rollers can roll in the first guide groove along the second horizontal direction. The second roller group includes a plurality of second rollers spaced apart in the second horizontal direction. The second rollers can roll in the second guide groove along the second horizontal direction. The fork module includes a pallet for supporting the cargo box and a third roller assembly disposed at the lower end of the pallet. The third roller assembly includes a plurality of third rollers spaced apart in the second horizontal direction, and the third rollers can roll in the third guide groove along the second horizontal direction.

[0014] In some embodiments, the cabinet also has a second cargo box entrance / exit that communicates with the receiving cavity and is located on one side of the cabinet in the second horizontal direction; The transfer mechanism further includes a third transfer mechanism, which is used to transfer the cargo box between the second cargo box inlet / outlet and the second transfer mechanism along the second horizontal direction. The drone docking station also includes an inlet / outlet door mechanism, which is used to open and close the inlet / outlet of the second cargo box.

[0015] In some embodiments, the third transfer mechanism includes: The second fixing component is fixed inside the receiving cavity; The second intermediate translation component is slidably connected to the upper end of the second fixed component along the second horizontal direction; The third driving component is used to drive the second intermediate translation component to move relative to the second fixed component along the second horizontal direction; A cargo box placement assembly is slidably connected to the upper end of the second intermediate translation assembly along the second horizontal direction to support the cargo box; Two synchronous idler wheels are respectively disposed at both ends of the second intermediate translation component in the second horizontal direction; and A synchronous belt is wound around the two synchronous idler pulleys. The upper end of the synchronous belt is fixed to the cargo box placement assembly by a first clamping plate, and the lower end of the synchronous belt is fixed to the second fixing assembly by a second clamping plate.

[0016] In some embodiments, the second fixing component includes a second fixing plate and a second slide rail fixed to the upper end of the second fixing plate; The second intermediate translation component includes a second intermediate plate, a second sliding member fixed to the lower end of the second intermediate plate, and a third slide rail fixed to the upper end of the second intermediate plate. The second sliding member is slidably connected to the second slide rail along the second horizontal direction. The cargo box placement assembly includes a placement plate group for supporting the cargo box and a third sliding member fixed to the lower end of the placement plate group. The third sliding member is slidably connected to the third slide rail along the second horizontal direction.

[0017] In some embodiments, the in / out door mechanism includes: The first fixing frame assembly is fixed inside the receiving cavity; The door assembly is slidably connected to the first fixing frame assembly along the vertical direction; Anti-pinch mounting bracket, fixed to the door assembly; An anti-pinch block is connected to the lower end of the anti-pinch mounting base via a linear bearing, and the anti-pinch block can move relative to the anti-pinch mounting base in the vertical direction; A pressure plate, fixed to the anti-pinch block and movable along the vertical direction, is inserted into the lower end of the door assembly. The pressure plate and the door assembly together are used to close the entrance / exit of the second cargo box; and A sensor is used to detect the distance between the anti-pinch mounting base and the anti-pinch block in the vertical direction.

[0018] In some embodiments, the drone docking cabinet further includes a rainproof door mechanism, which is located at the upper end of the cabinet and the landing pad is located at the lower end of the rainproof door mechanism; When the rainproof door mechanism is open, the first cargo box entrance and exit and at least part of the parking surface are exposed to the rainproof door mechanism; when the rainproof door mechanism is closed, the first cargo box entrance and exit and the parking surface are blocked by the rainproof door mechanism.

[0019] In some embodiments, the rainproof door mechanism includes: The second mounting bracket assembly is fixed to the cabinet body; The first door and the second door are slidably connected to the second fixing frame assembly along the first horizontal direction, respectively; and The fourth drive component is used to drive the first door and the second door to move toward each other in the first horizontal direction to close or move away from each other to open.

[0020] In some embodiments, the rainproof door mechanism further includes a first support roller and a second support roller, which are respectively disposed at both ends of the second fixing frame assembly in the first horizontal direction. The first support roller supports the lower end of the closed first door body, and the second support roller supports the lower end of the closed second door body.

[0021] In some embodiments, the drone docking station further includes a drone calibration mechanism, which includes: The third mounting bracket assembly is disposed above the helipad; and Two first calibration modules; Each of the first calibration modules includes a fifth drive component and two first calibration components that are horizontally slidably connected to the third fixed frame component. The two first calibration components are parallel to each other and are located on opposite sides of the first cargo box entrance. The fifth drive component is used to drive the two first calibration components to move closer to each other so as to push the drone parked on the landing pad and located between the two first calibration components to align with the first cargo box entrance. The first calibration components of the two first calibration modules are perpendicular to each other.

[0022] In some embodiments, the drone docking station further includes a cargo box calibration mechanism, which includes: A fourth fixing frame assembly, disposed within the receiving cavity and located below the sealing door, defines an opening extending in the vertical direction, the opening corresponding to the first cargo box inlet / outlet in the vertical direction; and Two second calibration modules; Each of the second calibration modules includes a sixth drive component and two second calibration components that are horizontally slidably connected to the fourth fixing frame component. The two second calibration components are parallel to each other and are located on opposite sides of the opening. The sixth drive component is used to drive the two second calibration components to move closer to each other to push the cargo box placed on the transfer mechanism and located between the two second calibration components to center it in the opening. The second calibration components of the two second calibration modules are perpendicular to each other.

[0023] Compared with existing technologies, the beneficial effects of this application's embodiments are as follows: The drone docking cabinet has a landing pad at the top for parking drones, eliminating the need for additional open space. After a drone docks on the landing pad's surface, it can transfer cargo to the docking cabinet through the first cargo box entrance / exit. The transfer mechanism then moves the cargo box between the drone and the shelf via the first cargo box entrance / exit, avoiding secondary deliveries or drone return trips due to users' inability to receive goods in a timely manner. This enables 24 / 7 docking operations and improves the continuity of drone logistics. Furthermore, when the sealing door is closed, it blocks the first cargo box entrance / exit, ensuring the landing pad has a complete landing surface and preventing drone feet from sinking into it, thus guaranteeing stable and safe drone docking. Additionally, during light rain, the sealing door can seal and shield the first cargo box entrance / exit, preventing large amounts of rainwater from entering the cabinet and improving the docking cabinet's waterproof performance. Attached Figure Description

[0024] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the drone docking cabinet structure according to an embodiment of this application, wherein the rainproof door mechanism is in the closed state.

[0025] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the drone docking cabinet structure according to an embodiment of this application, wherein the rainproof door mechanism is in the open state.

[0026] Figure 3 This is an exploded view of the drone docking station according to an embodiment of this application.

[0027] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the cargo box structure in the drone docking cabinet of this application embodiment.

[0028] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the sealing door mechanism in the drone docking cabinet according to an embodiment of this application.

[0029] Figure 6 for Figure 5 Another perspective illustration.

[0030] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the first transfer mechanism in the drone docking cabinet according to an embodiment of this application.

[0031] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the second transfer mechanism in the drone docking cabinet according to an embodiment of this application.

[0032] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly of the second horizontal motion module and the fork module in the drone docking cabinet according to an embodiment of this application, wherein the fork module is in the retracted state.

[0033] Figure 10 for Figure 9 Another perspective illustration.

[0034] Figure 11 for Figure 10 A magnified view of a portion of the A-structure.

[0035] Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly of the second horizontal motion module and the fork module in the drone docking cabinet according to an embodiment of this application, wherein the fork module is in the extended state.

[0036] Figure 13 for Figure 12 Exploded view of the structure shown.

[0037] Figure 14 This is a schematic diagram of the third transfer mechanism in the drone docking cabinet according to an embodiment of this application.

[0038] Figure 15 for Figure 14 Another perspective illustration.

[0039] Figure 16 for Figure 14 Exploded view.

[0040] Figure 17 This is a schematic diagram of the inlet / outlet door mechanism in the drone docking cabinet according to an embodiment of this application.

[0041] Figure 18 This is a schematic diagram of the rainproof door mechanism in the drone docking cabinet according to an embodiment of this application.

[0042] Figure 19 This is a schematic diagram of the drone calibration mechanism in the drone docking cabinet according to an embodiment of this application.

[0043] Figure 20 for Figure 19 A partial structural diagram.

[0044] Figure 21 This is a schematic diagram of the cargo box calibration mechanism in the drone docking cabinet according to an embodiment of this application.

[0045] Figure 22 for Figure 21 A partial structural diagram.

[0046] Wherein: 10-cabinet body (11-receiving cavity, 12-second cargo box entrance / exit), 20-landing pad (21-landing surface, 22-first cargo box entrance / exit), 30-sealing door mechanism (31-sealing door, 321-first slide rail, 322-first sliding member (3222-slider plate (3221-guide groove), 3223-slider), 331-blocking member (3311-blocking surface), 332-fifth fixed frame assembly, 34-first drive assembly, 35-connector, 36-guide member, 37-rolling member, 38-tension spring, 39-swing connection assembly (391-first connecting rod (3911-first bearing assembly), 392-second connecting rod (3921-second bearing assembly), 393-swing arm rod)). 40 - Shelf, 50 - Transfer mechanism (51 - First transfer mechanism (511 - First lifting motion module (5111 - First output end), 512 - Fixed bracket, 513 - First support component, 514 - First limiting component (5141 - First limiting baffle), 515 - First electromagnetic adsorption component), 52 - Second transfer mechanism (521 - First horizontal motion module (5211 - Second output end), 522 - Second lifting motion module (5221 - Third output end), 523 - Second horizontal motion module (5231 - Fourth output end), 5232 - First fixing component (52321 - First fixing plate, 52322 - First roller group, 52323 - Second roller group, 52324 - Third limiting baffle) 5233-First intermediate translation assembly (52331-First intermediate plate, 52332-Guide bar, 52333-First guide groove, 52334-Second guide groove, 52335-Third guide groove), 5234-Second drive assembly (52341-Mounting base, 52342-First gear, 52343-Rack, 52344-Second drive component, 52345-Drive gear, 52346-Intermediate transmission wheel), 5235-Wire rope roller, 5236-Wire rope), 524-Fork module (524-1 pallet, 5242-Third roller assembly, 5243-Second limit plate)), 53-Third transfer mechanism (531-Second fixing assembly (5311-Second fixing plate)). 5312-Second slide rail), 532-Second intermediate translation assembly (5321-Second intermediate plate, 5322-Second sliding member, 5323-Third slide rail), 533-Third drive assembly, 534-Cargo box placement assembly (5341-Placement plate group (53411-Fixed plate base, 53412-Second support member, 53413-Fourth limiting plate), 5342-Third sliding member, 5343-Second electromagnetic adsorption assembly), 535-Synchronous idler wheel, 536-Synchronous belt), 60-Inlet / outlet door mechanism (61-First fixed frame assembly (611-Body, 612-Fourth slide rail), 62-Door assembly (621-Door panel, 622-Sixth fixed frame assembly, 623-Slider assembly)63-Anti-pinch mounting base, 64-Anti-pinch block, 65-Pressure plate, 66-Sensor, 67-Linear bearing, 68-Seventh drive assembly), 70-Rainproof door mechanism (71-Second fixed frame assembly, 72-First door body, 73-Second door body, 74-Fourth drive assembly, 75-First support roller), 80-UAV calibration mechanism (81-Third fixed frame assembly (811-Fifth slide rail), 82-First calibration module (82a-First calibration module, 82b-First calibration module, 821-Fifth drive assembly (8211-First pulley, 8212-Second pulley, 8213-Calibration synchronous belt, 8214-First synchronous belt fixing plate, 8215-Second synchronous belt fixing plate), 822-First calibration... The calibration components are as follows: 822a-first calibration component, 822b-first calibration component, 823a-fourth sliding component, 823b-fourth sliding component); 90-cargo box calibration mechanism (91-fourth fixed frame assembly (911-through port, 912-sixth slide rail), 92-second calibration module (92a-second calibration module, 92b-second calibration module, 921-sixth drive assembly (9211-drive screw, 9212-first screw nut, 9213-second screw nut), 922-second calibration component (922a-second calibration component, 922b-second calibration component), 923a-fifth sliding component, 923b-fifth sliding component); 1000-cargo box (1001-electromagnetic plate). Detailed Implementation

[0047] To facilitate understanding of this application, a more complete description will be provided below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Preferred embodiments of this application are shown in the drawings. However, this application can be implemented in many different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided to provide a thorough and complete understanding of the disclosure of this application.

[0048] It should be noted that when a component is said to be "fixed to" another component, it can be directly attached to the other component or there may be intermediate components present. When a component is said to be "connected to" another component, it can be directly connected to the other component or there may be intermediate components present.

[0049] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application belongs. The terminology used herein in the specification of this application is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of this application.

[0050] Please refer to Figures 1 to 22The drone docking cabinet in this embodiment includes a cabinet body 10, a landing pad 20, a sealing door 31, a shelf 40, and a transfer mechanism 50. The cabinet body 10 has a receiving cavity 11. The landing pad 20 is located at the upper end of the cabinet body 10. The upper surface of the landing pad 20 is a landing surface 21, which is used to park drones. A first cargo box entrance / exit 22 is provided on the landing surface 21. The first cargo box entrance / exit 22 extends vertically through the landing pad 20 and is connected to the receiving cavity 11. The sealing door 31 is used to open and close the first cargo box entrance / exit 22. The shelf 40 is located inside the receiving cavity 11 and is used to store cargo boxes 1000. The transfer mechanism 50 is located inside the receiving cavity 11 and is used to transfer cargo boxes 1000 between the first cargo box entrance / exit 22 and the shelf 40.

[0051] In this embodiment, the upper part of the cabinet 10 is provided with a landing pad 20 for parking drones. Therefore, there is no need to rely on an additional open space to park drones. After the drone docks on the landing surface 21 of the landing pad 20, it can complete the handover of the cargo box 1000 with the connecting cabinet through the first cargo box entrance 22. The transfer mechanism 50 transfers the cargo box 1000 between the drone and the shelf 40 through the first cargo box entrance 22 without human intervention, avoiding secondary delivery or drone return trips caused by users not being able to receive goods in time. It can realize all-weather connecting operation and improve the continuity of drone logistics. Moreover, when the sealing door 31 is closed, it can block the entrance and exit 22 of the first cargo box, so that the landing pad 20 has a complete landing surface 21, preventing the drone's feet from getting stuck in the entrance and exit 22 of the first cargo box when it is parked, and ensuring the stability and safety of the drone's landing; at the same time, it can also effectively protect the internal cargo box from the external environment. Even when operating in bad weather, the sealing door 31 can seal and block the entrance and exit 22 of the first cargo box in time after receiving the cargo box, preventing a large amount of rainwater, foreign objects, etc. from entering the cabinet 10 through the entrance and exit 22 of the first cargo box, thus protecting the equipment inside the cabinet.

[0052] In some embodiments, during the closing process, the sealing door 31 first moves forward along a first horizontal direction and then rises upward to close the first cargo box entrance / exit 22, with the upper surface of the closed sealing door 31 flush with the parking surface 21. During the opening process, the sealing door 31 first descends and then moves backward along the first horizontal direction to open the first cargo box entrance / exit 22. In this embodiment, the sealing door 31 moves horizontally and combines with vertical lifting to open and close the first cargo box entrance / exit 22. When closed, the upper surface of the sealing door 31 is flush with the parking surface 21, and when open, the sealing door 31 completely avoids the first cargo box entrance / exit 22. This not only avoids interference between the sealing door 31 and the drone or cargo box 1000 during the opening and closing process, but also ensures that the parking surface 21 is flat after the sealing door 31 is closed, further improving the docking stability of the drone.

[0053] In some implementation methods, please refer to Figure 3 , Figure 5 and Figure 6 The drone docking cabinet also includes a sealing door mechanism 30, which comprises a sealing door 31, a first slide rail 321, a first sliding member 322, a blocking member 331, a first drive assembly 34, a connector 35, a guide member 36, a rolling member 37, and a tension spring 38. The first slide rail 321 is fixed within the receiving cavity 11 and extends along a first horizontal direction. The blocking member 331 is fixed to one end of the first slide rail 321 in the first horizontal direction, and has a blocking surface 3311 facing the sealing door 31, extending vertically. The first sliding member 322 is slidably connected to the first slide rail 321 and has a guide groove 3221. The first drive assembly 34 drives the first sliding member 322 to slide relative to the first slide rail 321 in the first horizontal direction. The connecting member 35 is fixed to the lower end of the sealing door 31, and is swayably connected to the first sliding member 322 via the swing connecting assembly 39, thereby allowing the sealing door 31 to swing relative to the first sliding member 322 between a first horizontal direction and a vertical direction. The guide member 36 is fixed to the connecting member 35, and the rolling member 37 is disposed at the end of the connecting member 35 in the first horizontal direction near the blocking member 331. A tension spring 38 is elastically connected between the connecting member 35 and the first sliding member 322. During the closing process of the sealing door 31, the first driving assembly 34 drives the first sliding member 322 to move the sealing door 31 sequentially along the first horizontal direction and the vertical direction, wherein, along the vertical movement path, the rolling member 37 rolls along the blocking surface 3311. During the opening process of the sealing door 31, the first driving assembly 34 drives the first sliding member 322 to move the sealing door 31 sequentially along the vertical direction and the first horizontal direction, wherein, along the vertical movement path, the guide member 36 moves in the guide groove 3221.

[0054] In this embodiment, the sealing door mechanism 30 has only one drive (first drive assembly 34), which is simple in structure and low in cost. The first drive assembly 34 provides power to drive the first sliding member 322 to move forward along the first slide rail 321 in the first horizontal direction, thereby driving the sealing door 31 to move forward synchronously in the first horizontal direction. When the rolling member 37 abuts against the blocking surface 3311, with the continuous power of the first drive assembly 34, the rolling member 37 rolls vertically upward along the blocking surface 3311, driving the sealing door 31 to rise synchronously. During the lifting of the sealing door 31, the guide member 36 moves from the first position to the second position in the guide groove 3221. When it is necessary to open the sealing door 31, the first drive assembly 34 provides power in the opposite direction, driving the first sliding member 322 to move backward along the first slide rail 321 in the first horizontal direction, thereby driving the rolling member 37 to roll vertically downward along the blocking surface 3311, thus causing the sealing door 31 to descend. Therefore, during the descent of the sealing door 31, the guide member 36 moves from the second position to the first position in the guide groove 3221. During the closing and opening of the sealing door 31, the sealing door 31 can swing between the first horizontal and vertical directions, thus achieving adaptive fit with the first slide rail. In this embodiment, the lifting and lowering of the sealing door is achieved by the cooperation of the rolling element 37 and the blocking surface 3311, which reduces the frictional resistance of the sealing door 31 during opening and closing, reduces component wear, and ensures that the lifting and lowering of the sealing door 31 is smooth and stable, avoiding jamming; the guide element 36 cooperates with the guide groove 3221 to limit the start and end positions of the lifting and lowering of the sealing door, ensuring that the stopping surface 21 is flat after the sealing door is closed.

[0055] In one embodiment, the sealing door mechanism 30 includes two first slide rails 321, which are spaced apart in a second horizontal direction, perpendicular to the first horizontal direction. The sealing door mechanism 30 also includes two first sliding members 322, each corresponding to one of the first slide rails 321. Each first sliding member 322 includes a slider plate 3222 and at least one slider 3223. The slider plate 3222 is oscillatingly connected to the connector 35 via a swing connection assembly 39. The slider 3223 is fixed to the slider plate 3222 and slidably connected to the corresponding first slide rail 321. A guide groove 3221 is provided on the slider plate 3222. A tension spring 38 is elastically connected between the connector 35 and the slider plate 3222. (Please refer to...) Figure 5 In this embodiment, the two first sliding members 322 cooperate with the two first slide rails 321 to make the sealing door 31 bear force evenly, so as to avoid the sealing door 31 tilting or deviating during the movement, thereby improving the stability and accuracy of the opening and closing of the sealing door 31.

[0056] As an example, please refer to Figure 6Each first sliding member 322 may include two sliders 3223, which are spaced apart along a first horizontal direction. The two sliders 3223 are respectively fixed to a slider plate 3222 and slidably connected to a corresponding first slide rail 321. It should be noted that in other embodiments, each first sliding member 322 may also include one slider 3223 or more sliders 3223, depending on the actual situation, which will not be elaborated here. Compared to a single slider 3223, multiple sliders 3223 can distribute the force, preventing a single slider 3223 from wearing out too quickly, and also preventing the slider plate 3222 from tilting, further improving the smoothness and reliability of the sliding of the first sliding member 322 and extending the service life of the component.

[0057] As an example, please refer to Figure 5 and Figure 6 The sealing door mechanism 30 includes two rolling elements 37 and two blocking elements 331. The two rolling elements 37 are correspondingly arranged with two slider plates 3222, and the two blocking elements 331 are correspondingly arranged with the two rolling elements 37. During the closing process of the sealing door 31, the rolling elements 37 roll along the corresponding blocking surfaces 3311 on the vertical movement path. In some examples, the rolling elements 37 are rollers. In this embodiment, the sealing door 31 is raised synchronously on both sides in the second horizontal direction, which can prevent the sealing door 31 from tilting and further ensure that the sealing door 31 is flush with the stopping surface 21 after closing.

[0058] As one implementation method, please refer to Figure 5The lower end of the sealing door 31 is fixed with two connectors 35 and two tension springs 38. The connectors 35 are plate-shaped and located between two slider plates 3222. One tension spring 38 is elastically connected between one connector 35 and one slider plate 3222, and the other tension spring 38 is elastically connected between the other connector 35 and the other slider plate 3222. The sealing door mechanism 30 includes two swing connection assemblies 39, which are respectively disposed near the two ends of the sealing door 31 in the first horizontal direction. Each swing connection assembly 39 includes a first link 391, a second link 392, and a swing arm 393. The first link 391 and the second link 392 are parallel and spaced apart. The first link 391 and the second link 392 extend along a second horizontal direction. One end of the first link 391 in the second horizontal direction is connected to one of the connectors 35 through a first bearing assembly 3911, and the other end of the first link 391 in the second horizontal direction is connected to another connector 35 through a first bearing assembly 3911. One end of the second link 392 in the second horizontal direction is connected to the slider plate 3222 of one of the first sliders 322 through a second bearing assembly 3921, and the other end of the second link 392 in the second horizontal direction is connected to the slider plate 3222 of another first slider 322 through a second bearing assembly 3921. The swing arm 393 connects the first link 391 and the second link 392. In this way, the lifting and lowering action of the sealing door is coupled with the horizontal drive action, eliminating the need for a separate power source for lifting / lowering the sealing door. The entire opening and closing process can be completed with only one horizontal power, reducing costs, control complexity and failure rate.

[0059] In this embodiment, two connectors 35 symmetrically connect the sealing door 31 and the slider plate 3222, and two tension springs 38 synchronously provide elastic tension. The symmetrical connectors 35 and tension springs 38 ensure that the sealing door 31 is subjected to uniform force. The swing connection assembly 39 realizes the relative swing between the sealing door 31 and the first slider 322 through the cooperation of the first connecting rod 391, the second connecting rod 392 and the swing arm rod 393. The bearing assembly can reduce friction during the swing process, extend the service life of the mechanism, and improve the accuracy of the opening and closing action of the sealing door 31, avoiding the action jamming or deviation.

[0060] As an example, please refer to Figure 5Each swing connection assembly 39 may include two swing arms 393, which are respectively positioned near the two ends of the first link 391 and the second link 392 in the second horizontal direction. It should be noted that in other embodiments, each swing connection assembly 39 may also include one or more swing arms 393, depending on the actual situation, and will not be elaborated here. In other embodiments, the sealing door mechanism 30 may also include three or more swing connection assemblies 39 arranged sequentially at intervals in the first horizontal direction, depending on the actual situation, and will not be elaborated here.

[0061] As an example, the sealing door mechanism 30 includes two guide members 36, each corresponding to a connecting member 35, and the two guide members 36 are symmetrically arranged on the side of the two connecting members 35 that are far apart from each other in the second horizontal direction. It should be noted that in other embodiments, the sealing door mechanism 30 may also include one guide member 36 or more than three guide members 36, which can be set according to the actual situation, and will not be elaborated here.

[0062] As one implementation method, please refer to Figure 5 and Figure 6 The sealing door mechanism 30 also includes a fifth fixing frame assembly 332, which is a hollow square frame structure. The fifth fixing frame assembly 332 is fixed in the receiving cavity 11. The first slide rail 321, the blocking member 331 and the first drive assembly 34 are respectively installed in the fifth fixing frame assembly 332.

[0063] In one implementation, the first drive component 34 can be a motor lead screw drive mechanism. It should be noted that in other implementations, the first drive component 34 can also be other drive components, which can be set according to actual conditions, and will not be elaborated here.

[0064] In some implementation methods, please refer to Figure 3The transfer mechanism 50 includes a first transfer mechanism 51 and a second transfer mechanism 52. The first transfer mechanism 51 is used to transfer the cargo box 1000 between the first cargo box entrance / exit 22 and the second transfer mechanism 52 in a vertical direction. The second transfer mechanism 52 is used to transfer the cargo box 1000 between the first transfer mechanism 51 and the shelf 40 in a vertical, first horizontal, and second horizontal direction. As an example, when the drone docks on the parking surface 21 and the cargo box 1000 transported by the drone is aligned with the first cargo box entrance / exit 22, the sealing door 31 opens the first cargo box entrance / exit 22. The first transfer mechanism 51 transfers the cargo box 1000 from the drone down through the first cargo box entrance / exit 22 to the second transfer mechanism 52. Then, the second transfer mechanism 52 moves in the vertical, first horizontal, and second horizontal directions to transfer the cargo box 1000 to the corresponding position on the shelf 40 for storage. When picking up the goods, the second transfer mechanism 52 transfers the cargo box 1000 from the shelf 40 to the first transfer mechanism 51, and then the first transfer mechanism 51 transports the cargo box 1000 upwards to the first cargo box entrance / exit 22 to complete the handover with the drone. As a result, the handover process does not require human intervention, which improves the efficiency of drone logistics and ensures the continuity of handover operations.

[0065] In some implementation methods, please refer to Figure 7 The first transfer mechanism 51 includes a first lifting motion module 511, a fixed bracket 512, a first support member 513, and a first limiting component 514. The first lifting motion module 511 has a first output end 5111, which can move vertically. The fixed bracket 512 is fixed to the first output end 5111. There are two or more first support members 513. All first support members 513 are fixed to the fixed bracket 512. Furthermore, all first support members 513 are spaced apart in the first horizontal direction. All first support members 513 are used to support the cargo box 1000 together, which can improve the stability of the cargo box 1000 and prevent the cargo box 1000 from tilting during the transfer process. There are two first limiting components 514. The two first limiting components 514 are fixed to the two sides of the first support member 513 on the side that are far apart from each other in the first horizontal direction. The two first limiting components 514 are used to jointly limit the cargo box 1000 in the first horizontal direction to prevent the cargo box 1000 from shifting or slipping in the first horizontal direction during the transfer process.

[0066] As an example, the first lifting motion module 511 can be a motor lead screw drive mechanism or a synchronous belt linear drive mechanism, etc. It should be noted that in other embodiments, the first lifting motion module 511 can also be other drive components, which can be set according to the actual situation, and will not be elaborated here.

[0067] As an example, please refer to Figure 7The first transfer mechanism 51 includes two first support members 513, and two first limiting components 514 are fixed to the two first support members 513 on opposite sides in a first horizontal direction. In some examples, the bottom of the cargo box 1000 is provided with two electromagnetic plates 1001, which are symmetrically arranged in the first horizontal direction. The first support member 513 is provided with a first electromagnetic adsorption component 515, which magnetically engages with the electromagnetic plates 1001 one-to-one, thereby fixing the cargo box 1000 on the first support member 513 and further preventing the cargo box 1000 from shaking or slipping during transfer.

[0068] As an example, please refer to Figure 7 Each first limiting component 514 includes at least two first limiting baffles 5141. All first limiting baffles 5141 are spaced apart in the second horizontal direction. Each first limiting baffle 5141 extends upward. The first limiting baffles 5141 of the two first limiting components 514 cooperate with each other to limit the cargo box 1000 in the first horizontal direction, preventing the cargo box 1000 from shifting or tipping over during transportation.

[0069] In some implementation methods, please refer to Figure 8The second transfer mechanism 52 includes a first horizontal motion module 521, a second lifting motion module 522, a second horizontal motion module 523, and a fork module 524. The first horizontal motion module 521 has a second output end 5211, which is movable along a first horizontal direction. The second lifting motion module 522 is disposed at the second output end 5211 and has a third output end 5221, which is movable vertically relative to the second output end 5211. The second horizontal motion module 523 is disposed at the third output end 5221 and has a fourth output end 5231, which is movable along a second horizontal direction relative to the third output end 5221. The fork module 524 is disposed at the fourth output end 5231 and is used to support the cargo box 1000. The first horizontal motion module 521, the second lifting motion module 522, and the second horizontal motion module 523 cooperate to drive the fork module 524 to achieve multi-directional movement. When it is necessary to receive the cargo box 1000 transferred by the first transfer mechanism 51, each module works together to drive the fork module 524 to move to the corresponding position, so that the fork module 524 docks with the cargo box 1000 transferred by the first transfer mechanism 51 and supports the cargo box 1000. Then, each module cooperates to drive the fork module 524 to move the cargo box 1000 until the cargo box 1000 is moved to the target storage layer and corresponding position of the shelf 40, and then the cargo box 1000 is placed on the shelf 40. When it is necessary to remove the cargo box 1000 from the shelf 40 and transfer it to the first transfer mechanism 51, each module works together to drive the fork module 524 to move to the position of the cargo box 1000 on the shelf 40. After the fork module 524 supports the cargo box 1000, the cargo box 1000 is transferred to the first transfer mechanism 51 through the coordinated movement of each module, thus completing the handover of the cargo box 1000.

[0070] As an example, the first horizontal motion module 521 can be a motor screw drive mechanism or a synchronous belt linear drive mechanism, etc., and the second lifting motion module 522 can be a motor screw drive mechanism or a synchronous belt linear drive mechanism, etc. It should be noted that in other embodiments, the first horizontal motion module 521 and / or the second lifting motion module 522 can also be other drive components, which can be set according to the actual situation, and will not be elaborated here.

[0071] In some implementation methods, please refer to Figures 9 to 13The second horizontal motion module 523 includes a first fixing component 5232, a first intermediate translation component 5233, a second drive component 5234, two wire rope rollers 5235, and two wire ropes 5236. The first fixed component 5232 is fixed to the third output end 5221. The first intermediate translation component 5233 is slidably connected to the first fixed component 5232 along the second horizontal direction. The first intermediate translation component 5233 is also slidably connected to the fork module 524 along the second horizontal direction. The second drive component 5234 is used to drive the first intermediate translation component 5233 to move relative to the first fixed component 5232 along the second horizontal direction. Two wire rope rollers 5235 are respectively set at both ends of the first intermediate translation component 5233 in the second horizontal direction. Two wire ropes 5236 are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence with the two wire rope rollers 5235. The first end of each wire rope 5236 is fixed to the first fixed component 5232. The second end of each wire rope 5236 passes around the corresponding wire rope roller 5235 and is fixed to the fork module 524. The second end of the wire rope 5236 is the fourth output end 5231.

[0072] In this embodiment, the second drive assembly 5234 drives the first intermediate translation assembly 5233 to slide relative to the first fixing assembly 5232 fixed at the third output end 5221 in the second horizontal direction. Since the two wire rope rollers 5235 are respectively installed at both ends of the first intermediate translation assembly 5233 in the second horizontal direction, and the first end of each wire rope 5236 is fixed to the first fixing assembly 5232, and the second end passes over the corresponding wire rope roller 5235 and is fixed to the fork module 524 (i.e., the second end of the wire rope 5236 serves as the fourth output end 5231), when the first intermediate translation assembly 5233... When 233 moves, the fork module 524 moves relative to the first intermediate translation component 5233 in the second horizontal direction through the cooperation of the wire rope 5236 and the wire rope roller 5235. This makes the movement stroke of the fork module 524 relative to the first fixed component 5232 in the second horizontal direction greater than the movement stroke of the first intermediate translation component 5233 relative to the first fixed component 5232. Through the transmission cooperation of the wire rope 5236 and the wire rope roller 5235, not only can the movement be made stable, but the second horizontal stroke of the fork module 524 can also be increased within the limited installation space.

[0073] As one implementation method, please refer to Figure 10 and Figure 13The second drive assembly 5234 includes a mounting base 52341, a first gear 52342, a rack 52343, and a second drive member 52344. The mounting base 52341 is fixed to the lower end of the first fixed assembly 5232. The first gear 52342 is disposed on the mounting base 52341. The rack 52343 is disposed at the lower end of the first intermediate translation assembly 5233, and the rack 52343 meshes with the first gear 52342. The second drive member 52344 is used to drive the first gear 52342 to rotate, thereby causing the rack 52343 to drive the first intermediate translation assembly 5233 to move relative to the first fixed assembly 5232 in a second horizontal direction. As an example, the rack 52343 extends along a second horizontal direction. The second drive assembly 5234 includes two first gears 52342, both of which mesh with the rack 52343. The two first gears 52342 are symmetrically arranged in the second horizontal direction. The second drive assembly 5234 also includes a drive gear 52345 and two intermediate transmission wheels 52346. The drive gear 52345 is mounted on the output end of the second drive assembly 52344. The two intermediate transmission wheels 52346 are respectively mounted on the mounting base 52341. One intermediate transmission gear meshes with the drive gear 52345 and one of the first gears 52342, and the other intermediate transmission gear meshes with the drive gear 52345 and the other first gear 52342. This achieves precise positioning for the extension and retraction of the fork module 524.

[0074] As an example, the second drive element 52344 can be a motor.

[0075] As one implementation method, please refer to Figures 11 to 13The first intermediate translation component 5233 includes a first intermediate plate 52331 and a guide strip 52332. The guide strip 52332 is fixed to the lower end of the first intermediate plate 52331. A first guide groove 52333 is provided at the lower end of the guide strip 52332. The guide strip 52332 and the first intermediate plate 52331 together define a second guide groove 52334 and a third guide groove 52335. The second guide groove 52334 and the third guide groove 52335 are respectively located on both sides of the guide strip 52332 in the first horizontal direction. The first guide groove 52333, the second guide groove 52334 and the third guide groove 52335 extend along the second horizontal direction. The first fixing component 5232 includes a first fixing plate 52321, a first roller group 52322, and a second roller group 52323. The first roller group 52322 and the second roller group 52323 are respectively disposed on the first fixing plate 52321. The first roller group 52322 includes a plurality of first rollers, all of which are spaced apart in the second horizontal direction. The axis of the first rollers extends vertically, and the first rollers can roll in the second horizontal direction within the first guide groove 52333. The second roller group 52323 includes a plurality of second rollers, all of which are spaced apart in the second horizontal direction. The axis of the second rollers extends in the first horizontal direction, and the second rollers can roll in the second horizontal direction within the second guide groove 52334. The fork module 524 includes a pallet 5241 and a third roller assembly 5242. The pallet 5241 supports the cargo box 1000. The third roller assembly 5242 is located at the lower end of the pallet 5241 and includes multiple third rollers. All third rollers are spaced apart in the second horizontal direction, and the axis of the third rollers extends along the first horizontal direction. The third rollers can roll in the second horizontal direction within the third guide groove 52335. The arrangement of the three roller assemblies ensures that the fork module can only move in the extension direction, without gaps or wobbling, and has high motion rigidity.

[0076] As an example, please refer to Figures 11 to 13The first intermediate translation component 5233 includes two guide bars 52332, which are symmetrically arranged in the first horizontal direction. Each guide bar 52332 has a first guide groove 52333 at its lower end. The two guide bars 52332 define two second guide grooves 52334 and two third guide grooves 52335 on the first intermediate plate 52331, respectively. The two second guide grooves 52334 are located on the side where the two guide bars 52332 are arranged facing each other in the first horizontal direction, and the two third guide grooves are located on the side where the two guide bars 52332 are far apart from each other in the first horizontal direction. Correspondingly, the first fixing component 5232 includes two first roller groups 52322 and two second roller groups 52323, and the fork module 524 includes two third roller groups 5242. The first roller groups 52322 are configured one-to-one with the first guide grooves 52333, the second roller groups 52323 are configured one-to-one with the second guide grooves 52334, and the third roller groups 5242 are configured one-to-one with the third guide grooves 52335.

[0077] As an example, please refer to Figure 9 , Figure 12 and Figure 13 The fork module 524 also includes two second limiting plates 5243, which are symmetrically disposed at both ends of the pallet 5241 in the second horizontal direction. The two second limiting plates 5243 cooperate with each other to restrict the cargo box 1000 in the second horizontal direction. In some examples, the first fixing assembly 5232 also includes two third limiting plates 52324, which are symmetrically fixed to both sides of the first fixing plate 52321 in the first horizontal direction, thereby restricting the cargo box 1000 between the two third limiting plates 52324 in the first horizontal direction.

[0078] As an example, when the second transfer mechanism 52 receives the cargo box 1000 from the first transfer mechanism 51, the first horizontal motion module 521 first adjusts the position of the fork module 524 in the first horizontal direction, the second lifting motion module 522 adjusts the height of the fork module 524 in the vertical direction, and the second horizontal motion module 523 drives the fork module 524 to extend along the second horizontal direction. Together, they drive the fork module 524 to extend into the space between the two first support members 513 of the first transfer mechanism 51, so that the pallet 5241 of the fork module 524 is aligned with the cargo box 1000 supported on the two first support members 513. Then, the second lifting motion module 522 drives the fork module 524 to move upward, so that the cargo box 1000 is placed on the pallet 5241. At the same time, the two second limiting plates 5243 on both sides of the pallet 5241 limit the cargo box 1000 in the second horizontal direction to prevent the cargo box 1000 from shifting. Subsequently, the second lifting motion module 522 continues to drive the fork module 524 upward, causing the cargo box 1000 to rise synchronously until the cargo box 1000 is completely separated from the two first support members 513. Finally, the second horizontal motion module 523 drives the fork module 524 to retract along the second horizontal direction, moving the fork module 524 carrying the cargo box 1000 out from between the two first support members 513, completing the transfer of the cargo box 1000 from the first transfer mechanism 51 to the second transfer mechanism 52.

[0079] When the cargo box 1000 is transferred from the second transfer mechanism 52 to the first transfer mechanism 51, the first horizontal motion module 521, the second lifting motion module 522, and the second horizontal motion module 523 jointly drive the fork module 524 carrying the cargo box 1000 to move above the two first support members 513 of the first transfer mechanism 51, so that the cargo box 1000 and the two first support members 513 are aligned vertically. Then, the second lifting motion module 522 drives the fork module 524 to move down, causing the cargo box 1000 to descend synchronously until the cargo box 1000 is supported by the two first support members 513. At the same time, the cargo box 1000 separates from the pallet 5241, and the second limiting plate 5243 releases its restriction on the cargo box 1000. Subsequently, the second horizontal motion module 523 drives the fork module 524 to retract along the second horizontal direction, moving the fork module 524 out from between the two first support members 513, thus completing the transfer of the cargo box 1000 from the second transfer mechanism 52 to the first transfer mechanism 51.

[0080] In some implementation methods, please refer to Figures 1 to 3 The cabinet 10 also has a second cargo box inlet / outlet 12, which communicates with the receiving cavity 11, and is located on one side of the cabinet 10 in the second horizontal direction. Please refer to... Figure 3The transfer mechanism 50 also includes a third transfer mechanism 53, which is used to transfer the cargo box 1000 between the second cargo box inlet / outlet 12 and the second transfer mechanism 52 along a second horizontal direction. The drone docking station also includes an inlet / outlet door mechanism 60, which is used to open and close the second cargo box inlet / outlet 12 to ensure the sealing and security of the second cargo box inlet / outlet 12, preventing dust, rainwater, etc., from entering the cabinet 10 and protecting the cargo box 1000. In this embodiment, the second cargo box inlet / outlet 12 can serve as a manual access point, enabling the drone docking station to achieve automated delivery via drones and manual access, thus improving the practicality and adaptability of the docking station.

[0081] In some implementation methods, please refer to Figures 14 to 16 The third transfer mechanism 53 includes a second fixing component 531, a second intermediate translation component 532, a third drive component 533, a cargo box placement component 534, a synchronous idler pulley 535, and an annular synchronous belt 536. The second fixing component 531 is fixed inside the receiving cavity 11. The second intermediate translation component 532 is slidably connected to the upper end of the second fixing component 531 along a second horizontal direction. The third drive component 533 is used to drive the second intermediate translation component 532 to move relative to the second fixing component 531 along a second horizontal direction. 534 is slidably connected to the upper end of the second intermediate translation component 532 along the second horizontal direction. The cargo box placement component 534 is used to support the cargo box 1000. There are two synchronous idler wheels 535. The two synchronous idler wheels 535 are respectively set at both ends of the second intermediate translation component 532 in the second horizontal direction. The synchronous belt 536 is wound around the two synchronous idler wheels 535. The upper end of the synchronous belt 536 is fixed to the cargo box placement component 534 through the first clamping plate, and the lower end of the synchronous belt 536 is fixed to the second fixing component 531 through the second clamping plate.

[0082] In this embodiment, when the third drive assembly 533 drives the second intermediate translation assembly 532 to slide along the second fixed assembly 531, the synchronous idler wheel 535 moves synchronously with the second intermediate translation assembly 532. Since the upper end of the synchronous belt 536 is fixed to the cargo box placement assembly 534 and the lower end is fixed to the second fixed assembly 531, the synchronous belt 536 drives the cargo box placement assembly 534 to move relative to the second intermediate translation assembly 532 in the second horizontal direction through the guiding effect of the idler wheel. This makes the movement stroke of the cargo box placement assembly 534 relative to the second fixed assembly 531 in the second horizontal direction greater than the movement stroke of the second intermediate translation assembly 532 relative to the second fixed assembly 531, thereby increasing the movement stroke of the cargo box placement assembly 534 within a limited space.

[0083] As one implementation method, please refer to Figures 14 to 16The second fixing component 531 includes a second fixing plate 5311 and a second slide rail 5312, with the second slide rail 5312 fixed to the upper end of the second fixing plate 5311. The second intermediate translation component 532 includes a second intermediate plate 5321, a second sliding member 5322, and a third slide rail 5323, with the second sliding member 5322 fixed to the lower end of the second intermediate plate 5321 and the third slide rail 5323 fixed to the upper end of the second intermediate plate 5321. The second sliding member 5322 is slidably connected to the second slide rail 5312 along a second horizontal direction. The cargo box placement component 534 includes a placement plate assembly 5341 and a third sliding member 5342, with the placement plate assembly 5341 supporting the cargo box 1000. The third sliding member 5342 is fixed to the lower end of the placement plate assembly 5341 and is slidably connected to the third slide rail 5323 along a second horizontal direction.

[0084] As an example, please refer to Figures 14 to 16 The placement panel assembly 5341 includes a fixed panel base 53411, a second support member 53412, and a fourth limiting plate member 53413. A third sliding member 5342 is fixed to the lower end of the fixed panel base 53411. There are two second support members 53412, each fixed to the fixed panel base 53411. The two second support members 53412 are spaced apart in the first horizontal direction and are used to jointly support the cargo box 1. 000, there are two fourth limiting plates 53413. The two fourth limiting plates 53413 are set one-to-one with the two second support members 53412. The fourth limiting plates 53413 are fixed to the side of the corresponding second support member 53412 in the second horizontal direction near the cabinet 10. The two fourth limiting plates 53413 are used to jointly limit the cargo box 1000 in the second horizontal direction to prevent the cargo box 1000 from sliding off the placement plate group 5341 when shipping.

[0085] In some examples, please refer to Figure 14 and Figure 16 Each of the second support members 53412 is provided with a second electromagnetic adsorption component 5343, and the second electromagnetic adsorption component 5343 is magnetically attracted to the electromagnetic plate 1001 at the bottom of the cargo box 1000.

[0086] As an example, please refer to Figure 14 and Figure 16The second fixing component 531 includes two second slide rails 5312, the second intermediate translation component 532 includes four second sliding members 5322 and two third slide rails 5323, and the cargo box placement component 534 includes four third sliding members 5342. The two second slide rails 5312 are spaced apart and symmetrically arranged in the first horizontal direction, and two second sliding members 5322 are slidably connected to each second slide rail 5312. The two third slide rails 5323 are spaced apart and symmetrically arranged in the first horizontal direction, and two third sliding members 5342 are slidably connected to each third slide rail 5323.

[0087] In one implementation, the third drive component 533 can be a motor lead screw drive mechanism. It should be noted that in other implementations, the third drive component 533 can also be other drive components, which can be set according to actual conditions, and will not be elaborated here.

[0088] As an example, when the cargo box 1000 is transferred from the second transfer mechanism 52 to the third transfer mechanism 53, the first horizontal motion module 521, the second lifting motion module 522, and the second horizontal motion module 523 of the second transfer mechanism 52 jointly drive the fork module 524 carrying the cargo box 1000 to move above the cargo box placement assembly 534. Then, the fork module 524 moves down to place the cargo box 1000 on the two second support members 53412. The fork module 524 continues to move down and completely separates from the cargo box 1000 before retracting along the second horizontal direction, completing the transfer of the cargo box 1000. When the cargo box 1000 is transferred from the third transfer mechanism 53 to the second transfer mechanism 52, the third drive assembly 533 drives the cargo box placement assembly 534 to move into the cabinet 10 along the second horizontal direction to the docking position. The fork module 524 of the second transfer mechanism 52 extends between the two second support members 53412 and is located below the cargo box 1000. Then, the fork module 524 moves upward to support the cargo box 1000 to move upward until the cargo box 1000 is completely separated from the cargo box placement assembly 534 and no longer interferes with each other. Then, the fork module 524 retracts along the second horizontal direction with the cargo box 1000, completing the transfer of the cargo box 1000.

[0089] In some implementation methods, please refer to Figure 17The loading / unloading door mechanism 60 includes a first fixing frame assembly 61, a door assembly 62, an anti-pinch mounting base 63, an anti-pinch block 64, a pressure plate 65, and a sensor 66. The first fixing frame assembly 61 is fixed inside the receiving cavity 11. The door assembly 62 is slidably connected to the first fixing frame assembly 61 in the vertical direction. The anti-pinch mounting base 63 is fixed to the door assembly 62. The anti-pinch block 64 is connected to the lower end of the anti-pinch mounting base 63 through a linear bearing 67. The anti-pinch block 64 can move in the vertical direction relative to the anti-pinch mounting base 63. The pressure plate 65 is fixed to the anti-pinch block 64 and can be movably inserted into the lower end of the door assembly 62 in the vertical direction. The pressure plate 65 and the door assembly 62 are used together to close the second cargo box entrance / exit 12. The sensor 66 is used to detect the vertical distance between the anti-pinch mounting base 63 and the anti-pinch block 64.

[0090] In this embodiment, the door assembly 62 can slide vertically along the first fixed frame assembly 61, thereby driving the anti-pinch mounting base 63, the anti-pinch block 64 and the pressure plate 65 to move synchronously. When closed, the pressure plate 65 cooperates with the door assembly 62 to block the entrance / exit 12 of the second cargo box. The anti-pinch block 64 can move up and down relative to the anti-pinch mounting base 63. The sensor 66 detects the vertical distance between the anti-pinch mounting base 63 and the anti-pinch block 64 to determine whether there is a foreign object stuck in the door, thereby preventing injury to personnel or damage to the cargo box 1000 when the door is closed, and improving the safety of use.

[0091] As one implementation method, please refer to Figure 17 The loading / unloading door mechanism 60 also includes a seventh drive assembly 68. The seventh drive assembly 68 drives the door assembly 62 to move the pressure plate 65 downwards in the vertical direction, so that the pressure plate 65 and the door assembly 62 together close the second cargo box inlet / outlet 12. The seventh drive assembly 68 also drives the door assembly 62 to move the pressure plate 65 upwards in the vertical direction, so that the pressure plate 65 and the door assembly 62 together open the second cargo box inlet / outlet 12. As an example, the seventh drive assembly 68 can be a synchronous belt linear drive mechanism, etc. It should be noted that in other embodiments, the seventh drive assembly 68 can also be other drive assemblies, which can be set according to actual conditions, and will not be elaborated here.

[0092] As one implementation method, please refer to Figure 17The first fixing frame assembly 61 includes a body 611 and a fourth slide rail 612. The body 611 has a hollow square frame structure. The door assembly 62 is slidably connected to the first fixing frame assembly 61 in the vertical direction. There are two fourth slide rails 612, which are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the body 611 in the first horizontal direction. The door assembly 62 includes a door panel 621, a sixth fixing frame assembly 622, and a slider assembly 623. The sixth fixing frame assembly 622 is fixed to the side of the door panel 621 facing the receiving cavity 11 in the second horizontal direction. There are two slider assemblies 623, which are symmetrically fixed on both sides of the sixth fixing frame assembly 622 in the first horizontal direction. The two slider assemblies 623 are arranged one-to-one with the two fourth slide rails 612, and each slider assembly 623 is slidably connected to its corresponding fourth slide rail 612. Each slider assembly 623 is also fixed to the output end of the seventh drive assembly 68. The anti-pinch mounting base 63 is fixed to the lower end of the sixth fixing frame assembly 622.

[0093] In some implementation methods, please refer to Figures 1 to 3 The drone docking cabinet also includes a rainproof door mechanism 70, which is located at the upper end of the cabinet body 10, and the landing pad 20 is located at the lower end of the rainproof door mechanism 70. When the rainproof door mechanism 70 is open, the first cargo box entrance 22 and at least part of the landing surface 21 are exposed through the rainproof door mechanism 70. When the rainproof door mechanism 70 is closed, the first cargo box entrance 22 and the landing surface 21 are obstructed by the rainproof door mechanism 70. In this embodiment, when docking with a drone is required, the rainproof door mechanism 70 can be opened to expose the first cargo box entrance 22 and the landing surface 21. After docking is completed, the rainproof door mechanism 70 is closed to cover the first cargo box entrance 22 and the parking surface 21, further improving the waterproof performance of the drone docking cabinet, preventing rain and snow from directly washing the parking surface 21 and the first cargo box entrance 22, protecting the cargo box 1000 and the various mechanisms inside the cabinet 10, extending the service life of the equipment, and also preventing dust and debris from falling onto the parking surface 21, ensuring the stability of the drone docking.

[0094] As one implementation method, please refer to Figure 18 The rainproof door mechanism 70 includes a second fixing frame assembly 71, a first door body 72, a second door body 73, and a fourth drive assembly 74. The second fixing frame assembly 71 is fixed to the cabinet 10. The first door body 72 and the second door body 73 are slidably connected to the second fixing frame assembly 71 along a first horizontal direction. The fourth drive assembly 74 is used to drive the first door body 72 and the second door body 73 to move towards each other in the first horizontal direction to close. The fourth drive assembly 74 is also used to drive the first door body 72 and the second door body 73 to move away from each other in the first horizontal direction to open.

[0095] As an example, please refer to Figure 18The rainproof door mechanism 70 also includes a first support roller 75 and a second support roller. The first support roller 75 and the second support roller are respectively disposed at both ends of the second fixing frame assembly 71 in the first horizontal direction. The first support roller 75 supports the lower end of the closed first door body 72, and the second support roller supports the lower end of the closed second door body 73. In this embodiment, the first support roller 75 and the second support roller respectively support the first door body 72 and the second door body 73 in the closed state, preventing the first door body 72 and the second door body 73 from deforming or shifting due to their own weight, ensuring the sealing performance when closed, and extending the service life of the rainproof door mechanism 70.

[0096] In some implementation methods, please refer to Figure 3 The drone docking station also includes a drone calibration facility 80. Please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 19 and Figure 20 The UAV calibration mechanism 80 includes a third mounting frame assembly 81 and two first calibration modules 82. The third mounting frame assembly 81 is positioned above the landing pad 20. Each first calibration module 82 includes a fifth drive assembly 821 and two first calibration components 822. The two first calibration components 822 are horizontally slidably connected to the third mounting frame assembly 81 and are parallel to each other. The two first calibration components 822 are located on opposite sides of the first cargo box entrance / exit 22. The fifth drive assembly 821 drives the two first calibration components 822 to move closer together, thereby aligning the UAV parked on the landing pad 20 and located between the two first calibration components 822 with the first cargo box entrance / exit 22. This prevents the cargo box 1000 from failing to align with the first cargo box entrance / exit 22 due to UAV parking position deviation. The first calibration components 822 of the two first calibration modules 82 are perpendicular to each other.

[0097] As an example, please refer to Figure 19The two first calibration modules 82 are designated as first calibration module 82a and first calibration module 82b. The two first calibration components 822 of the first calibration module 82a extend along a first horizontal direction and are positioned on opposite sides of the first cargo box inlet / outlet 22 in a second horizontal direction. When the position of the drone needs to be calibrated, the fifth drive component 821 of the first calibration module 82a drives the two first calibration components 822 of the first calibration module 82a to move closer together in the second horizontal direction so that the drone is aligned with the first cargo box inlet / outlet 22 in the second horizontal direction. After calibration, the fifth drive component 821 of the first calibration module 82a also drives the two first calibration components 822 of the first calibration module 82a to move further apart in the second horizontal direction to avoid interfering with the drone. The two first calibration components 822 of the first calibration module 82b extend along the second horizontal direction and are located on opposite sides of the first cargo box entrance / exit 22 in the first horizontal direction. When the position of the drone needs to be calibrated, the fifth drive component 821 of the first calibration module 82b is used to drive the two first calibration components 822 of the first calibration module 82b to move closer to each other in the first horizontal direction so that the drone is aligned with the first cargo box entrance / exit 22 in the first horizontal direction. After calibration is completed, the fifth drive component 821 of the first calibration module 82b is also used to drive the two first calibration components 822 of the first calibration module 82b to move further apart in the first horizontal direction to avoid interfering with the drone.

[0098] Please refer to Figure 20Taking the first calibration module 82a as an example, the fifth drive assembly 821 includes a first pulley 8211, a second pulley 8212, a calibration timing belt 8213, a first timing belt fixing plate 8214, and a second timing belt fixing plate 8215. The first pulley 8211 and the second pulley 8212 are spaced apart in the second horizontal direction. The calibration timing belt 8213 is drivenly connected to the first pulley 8211 and the second pulley 8212. The first timing belt fixing plate 8214 is fixed to the upper end of the calibration timing belt 8213, and the second timing belt fixing plate 8215 is fixed to the lower end of the calibration timing belt 8213. The third fixing frame assembly 81 includes a fifth slide rail 811, which extends along the second horizontal direction. The first calibration module 82a has two first calibration components 822, namely first calibration component 822a and first calibration component 822b. A fourth sliding member 823a is fixed to the lower end of the first calibration component 822a. The fourth sliding member 823a is fixed to the first synchronous belt fixing plate 8214 and slidably connected to the fifth slide rail 811. A fourth sliding member 823b is fixed to the lower end of the first calibration component 822b. The fourth sliding member 823b is fixed to the second synchronous belt fixing plate 8215 and slidably connected to the fifth slide rail 811. As an example, the first calibration module 82 includes two fifth drive components 821, which have the same structure and are spaced apart in the first horizontal direction. Correspondingly, the third fixing frame assembly 81 includes two fifth slide rails 811, both of which are spaced apart in the first horizontal direction. Two fourth sliding members 823a are fixed to the lower end of the first calibration component 822a. These two fourth sliding members 823a are located at opposite ends of the first calibration component 822a in a first horizontal direction. Each of the two fourth sliding members 823a is fixed to a first synchronous belt fixing plate 8214 of a fifth drive component 821 and slidably connected to a fifth slide rail 811 of the second drive component 821. Similarly, two fourth sliding members 823b are fixed to the lower end of the first calibration component 822b. These two fourth sliding members 823b are located at opposite ends of the first calibration component 822b in a first horizontal direction. Each of the two fourth sliding members 823b is fixed to a second synchronous belt fixing plate 8215 of a fifth drive component 821 and slidably connected to a fifth slide rail 811 of the second drive component 821. In some examples, the two fifth drive components 821 share a single motor, and the first pulleys 8211 of the two fifth drive components 821 can be fixed by a coupling, allowing the first pulleys 8211 of the two fifth drive components 821 to be driven by the same motor.

[0099] In this embodiment, the structure and working principle of the first calibration module 82b are similar to those of the first calibration module 82a, and will not be described in detail here.

[0100] In some implementation methods, please refer to Figure 3The drone docking station also includes a cargo box calibration mechanism 90. Please refer to [reference needed]. Figure 21 and Figure 22 The cargo box calibration mechanism 90 includes a fourth fixing frame assembly 91 and two second calibration modules 92. The fourth fixing frame assembly 91 is disposed within the receiving cavity 11 and below the sealing door 31. The fourth fixing frame assembly 91 defines a vertically extending opening 911, which corresponds vertically to the first cargo box inlet / outlet 22. Each second calibration module 92 includes a sixth drive assembly 921 and two second calibration components 922. The two second calibration components 922 are horizontally slidably connected to the fourth fixing frame assembly 91, parallel to each other and located on opposite sides of the opening 911. The sixth drive assembly 921 drives the two second calibration components 922 to move closer together, thereby centered the cargo box 1000, placed on the transfer mechanism 50 and located between the two second calibration components 922, within the opening 911. The second calibration components 922 of the two second calibration modules 92 are perpendicular to each other.

[0101] As an example, please refer to Figure 21 The two second calibration modules 92 are designated as second calibration module 92a and second calibration module 92b. The two second calibration components 922 of the second calibration module 92a extend along a first horizontal direction and are positioned on opposite sides of the opening 911 in a second horizontal direction. When the cargo box 1000 needs to be calibrated, the sixth drive component 921 of the second calibration module 92a drives the two second calibration components 922 of the second calibration module 92a to move closer together in the second horizontal direction, so that the cargo box 1000 is calibrated centrally within the opening 911 in the second horizontal direction. After calibration, the sixth drive component 921 of the second calibration module 92a also drives the two second calibration components 922 of the second calibration module 92a to move further apart in the second horizontal direction to avoid interfering with the transport of the cargo box 1000. The two second calibration components 922 of the second calibration module 92b extend along the second horizontal direction and are disposed on opposite sides of the opening 911 in the first horizontal direction. When the cargo box 1000 needs to be calibrated, the sixth drive component 921 of the second calibration module 92b is used to drive the two second calibration components 922 of the second calibration module 92b to move closer to each other in the first horizontal direction so that the cargo box 1000 is calibrated in the center of the opening 911 in the first horizontal direction. After the calibration is completed, the sixth drive component 921 of the second calibration module 92b is also used to drive the two second calibration components 922 of the second calibration module 92b to move further apart in the first horizontal direction to avoid interfering with the transport of the cargo box 1000.

[0102] Please refer to Figure 22Taking the second calibration module 92a as an example, the sixth drive assembly 921 includes a drive screw 9211, a first screw nut 9212, and a second screw nut 9213. The drive screw 9211 extends along a second horizontal direction. One of the first screw nut 9212 and the second screw nut 9213 is a left-handed screw nut, and the other is a right-handed screw nut. The first screw nut 9212 and the second screw nut 9213 are respectively threaded to the drive screw 9211. The fourth fixing frame assembly 91 includes a sixth slide rail 912, which extends along a second horizontal direction. The second calibration module 92a has two second calibration components 922, namely second calibration component 922a and second calibration component 922b. A fifth sliding member 923a is fixed to the lower end of the second calibration component 922a. The fifth sliding member 923a is fixed to the first lead screw nut 9212 and slidably connected to the sixth slide rail 912. Similarly, a fifth sliding member 923b is fixed to the lower end of the second calibration component 922b. The fifth sliding member 923b is fixed to the second lead screw nut 9213 and slidably connected to the sixth slide rail 912. As an example, the second calibration module 92 includes two sixth drive components 921, which have identical structures and are spaced apart in the first horizontal direction. Correspondingly, the fourth fixing frame assembly 91 includes two sixth slide rails 912, both of which are spaced apart in the first horizontal direction. Two fifth sliding members 923a are fixed to the lower end of the second calibration component 922a. These two fifth sliding members 923a are located at opposite ends of the second calibration component 922a in a first horizontal direction. Each of the two fifth sliding members 923a is fixed to the first lead screw nut 9212 of one of the two sixth drive components 921 and is slidably connected to the sixth slide rail 912 of the two sixth drive components 921. Similarly, two fifth sliding members 923b are fixed to the lower end of the second calibration component 922b. These two fifth sliding members 923b are located at opposite ends of the second calibration component 922b in a first horizontal direction. Each of the two fifth sliding members 923b is fixed to the second lead screw nut 9213 of one of the two sixth drive components 921 and is slidably connected to the sixth slide rail 912 of the two sixth drive components 921. In some examples, the drive lead screws 9211 of the two sixth drive components 921 can be driven by the same motor.

[0103] In this embodiment, the second calibration module 92b has a similar structure and working principle to the second calibration module 92a, and will not be described in detail here.

[0104] The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined in any way. For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0105] The above embodiments merely illustrate preferred implementations of this application, and while the descriptions are specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the patent application. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of this application, and these all fall within the scope of protection of this application. Therefore, the scope of protection of this patent application should be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A drone docking station, characterized in that, include: The cabinet has a receiving cavity; A landing pad is located at the top of the cabinet. The upper surface of the landing pad is a landing surface for parking drones. A first cargo box entrance / exit is formed on the landing surface, which runs vertically through the landing pad and communicates with the receiving cavity. A sealing door is used to open and close the entrance / exit of the first cargo container; A shelf, located within the receiving cavity, is used to store cargo boxes; and A transfer mechanism, disposed within the receiving cavity, is used to transfer the cargo box between the first cargo box entrance / exit and the shelf.

2. The drone docking cabinet as described in claim 1, characterized in that, During the closing process, the sealing door first moves forward along the first horizontal direction, and then rises upward to close the entrance and exit of the first cargo box. The upper surface of the closed sealing door is flush with the stop surface. During the opening process, the sealing door first descends downwards and then moves backwards along the first horizontal direction to open the entrance and exit of the first cargo box.

3. The drone docking cabinet as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The drone docking cabinet also includes a sealing door mechanism, which comprises: The first slide rail is fixed inside the receiving cavity and extends along the first horizontal direction; A blocking member is fixed to one end of the first slide rail in the first horizontal direction, and the blocking member has a blocking surface facing the sealing door and extending along the vertical direction; A first sliding member is slidably connected to the first slide rail, and the first sliding member has a guide groove; A first driving component is used to drive the first slider to slide relative to the first slide rail in the first horizontal direction; The sealed door; A connector is fixed to the lower end of the sealing door and is swayably connected to the first sliding member via a swing connection assembly so that the sealing door can swing relative to the first sliding member between the first horizontal direction and the first vertical direction. Guide component, fixed to the connector; A rolling element is disposed at one end of the connecting member near the blocking element in the first horizontal direction; and A tension spring is elastically connected between the connecting member and the first sliding member; During the closing process of the sealed door, the first drive assembly drives the first sliding member to move the sealed door sequentially along the first horizontal direction and the first vertical direction, wherein, along the movement path in the vertical direction, the rolling member rolls along the blocking surface; During the opening of the sealed door, the first drive assembly drives the first slider to move the sealed door sequentially along the vertical direction and the first horizontal direction, wherein the guide moves in the guide groove along the movement path along the vertical direction.

4. The drone docking cabinet as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The sealing door mechanism includes two swing components, which are respectively disposed near the two ends of the sealing door in the first horizontal direction; Each of the swing components includes a first link, a second link, and a swing arm. The first link and the second link extend along a second horizontal direction perpendicular to the first horizontal direction. The first link is connected to the connector via a first bearing assembly, the second link is connected to the first sliding member via a second bearing assembly, and the swing arm connects the first link and the second link.

5. The drone docking cabinet as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The transfer mechanism includes a first transfer mechanism and a second transfer mechanism; The first transfer mechanism is used to transfer the cargo box between the first cargo box inlet / outlet and the second transfer mechanism along the vertical direction; The second transfer mechanism is used to transfer the cargo box between the first transfer mechanism and the shelf along the vertical direction, the first horizontal direction, and a second horizontal direction perpendicular to the first horizontal direction.

6. The drone docking cabinet as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The first transfer mechanism includes: The first lifting motion module has a first output end that can move along the vertical direction; A fixed bracket is attached to the first output terminal; and At least two first support members are fixed to the fixed bracket and spaced apart in the first horizontal direction, and all the first support members are used to jointly support the cargo box; and Two first limiting components are fixed to the two sides of the first support member on opposite sides in the first horizontal direction, and the two first limiting components are used to jointly limit the cargo box in the first horizontal direction.

7. The drone docking cabinet as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The second transfer mechanism includes: The first horizontal motion module has a second output terminal that can move along the first horizontal direction; A second lifting motion module, disposed at the second output end, has a third output end capable of moving relative to the second output end along the vertical direction; and A second horizontal motion module, disposed at the third output terminal, has a fourth output terminal capable of moving relative to the third output terminal along the second horizontal direction; and A fork module, located at the fourth output end, is used to support the cargo box; The first horizontal motion module, the second lifting motion module, and the second horizontal motion module are used to jointly drive the fork module to move to the cargo box that receives the support of the first transfer mechanism or the shelf, or to place the cargo box on the first transfer mechanism or the shelf.

8. The drone docking cabinet as described in claim 7, characterized in that, The second horizontal motion module includes: The first fixing component is fixed to the third output terminal; The first intermediate translation component is slidably connected to the first fixing component and the fork module along the second horizontal direction; The second driving component is used to drive the first intermediate translation component to move relative to the first fixed component along the second horizontal direction; Two wire rope rollers are respectively disposed at both ends of the first intermediate translation component in the second horizontal direction; and Two wire ropes are provided, each corresponding to one of the two wire rope rollers. The first end of each wire rope is fixed to the first fixing component, and the second end of each wire rope passes around the corresponding wire rope roller and is fixed to the fork module. The second end of the wire rope is the fourth output end.

9. The drone docking cabinet as described in claim 8, characterized in that, The second driving component includes: Mounting base, fixed to the lower end of the first fixing component; The first gear is mounted on the mounting base; A rack, disposed at the lower end of the first intermediate translation component and meshing with the first gear; and The second driving member is used to drive the first gear to rotate so that the rack drives the first intermediate translation component to move relative to the first fixed component in the second horizontal direction.

10. The drone docking cabinet as described in claim 8, characterized in that, The first intermediate translation component includes a first intermediate plate and a guide strip fixed to the lower end of the first intermediate plate. The lower end of the guide strip is provided with a first guide groove. The guide strip and the first intermediate plate together define a second guide groove and a third guide groove respectively disposed on both sides of the guide strip in the first horizontal direction. The first guide groove, the second guide groove and the third guide groove extend along the second horizontal direction. The first fixing component includes a first fixing plate and a first roller group and a second roller group disposed on the first fixing plate. The first roller group includes a plurality of first rollers spaced apart in the second horizontal direction. The first rollers can roll in the first guide groove along the second horizontal direction. The second roller group includes a plurality of second rollers spaced apart in the second horizontal direction. The second rollers can roll in the second guide groove along the second horizontal direction. The fork module includes a pallet for supporting the cargo box and a third roller assembly disposed at the lower end of the pallet. The third roller assembly includes a plurality of third rollers spaced apart in the second horizontal direction, and the third rollers can roll in the third guide groove along the second horizontal direction.

11. The drone docking cabinet as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The cabinet also has a second cargo box entrance / exit that communicates with the receiving cavity and is located on one side of the cabinet in the second horizontal direction; The transfer mechanism further includes a third transfer mechanism, which is used to transfer the cargo box between the second cargo box inlet / outlet and the second transfer mechanism along the second horizontal direction. The drone docking station also includes an inlet / outlet door mechanism, which is used to open and close the inlet / outlet of the second cargo box.

12. The drone docking cabinet as described in claim 11, characterized in that, The third transfer mechanism includes: The second fixing component is fixed inside the receiving cavity; The second intermediate translation component is slidably connected to the upper end of the second fixed component along the second horizontal direction; The third driving component is used to drive the second intermediate translation component to move relative to the second fixed component along the second horizontal direction; A cargo box placement assembly is slidably connected to the upper end of the second intermediate translation assembly along the second horizontal direction to support the cargo box; Two synchronous idler wheels are respectively disposed at both ends of the second intermediate translation component in the second horizontal direction; and A synchronous belt is wound around the two synchronous idler pulleys. The upper end of the synchronous belt is fixed to the cargo box placement assembly by a first clamping plate, and the lower end of the synchronous belt is fixed to the second fixing assembly by a second clamping plate.

13. The drone docking cabinet as described in claim 12, characterized in that, The second fixing component includes a second fixing plate and a second slide rail fixed to the upper end of the second fixing plate; The second intermediate translation component includes a second intermediate plate, a second sliding member fixed to the lower end of the second intermediate plate, and a third slide rail fixed to the upper end of the second intermediate plate. The second sliding member is slidably connected to the second slide rail along the second horizontal direction. The cargo box placement assembly includes a placement plate group for supporting the cargo box and a third sliding member fixed to the lower end of the placement plate group. The third sliding member is slidably connected to the third slide rail along the second horizontal direction.

14. The drone docking cabinet as described in claim 11, characterized in that, The inlet / outlet door mechanism includes: The first fixing frame assembly is fixed inside the receiving cavity; The door assembly is slidably connected to the first fixing frame assembly along the vertical direction; Anti-pinch mounting bracket, fixed to the door assembly; An anti-pinch block is connected to the lower end of the anti-pinch mounting base via a linear bearing, and the anti-pinch block can move relative to the anti-pinch mounting base in the vertical direction; A pressure plate, fixed to the anti-pinch block and movable along the vertical direction, is inserted into the lower end of the door assembly. The pressure plate and the door assembly together are used to close the entrance / exit of the second cargo box; and A sensor is used to detect the distance between the anti-pinch mounting base and the anti-pinch block in the vertical direction.

15. The drone docking cabinet as described in any one of claims 1 to 14, characterized in that, The drone docking cabinet also includes a rainproof door mechanism, which is located at the upper end of the cabinet and the landing pad is located at the lower end of the rainproof door mechanism; When the rainproof door mechanism is open, the first cargo box entrance and exit and at least part of the parking surface are exposed to the rainproof door mechanism; when the rainproof door mechanism is closed, the first cargo box entrance and exit and the parking surface are blocked by the rainproof door mechanism.

16. The drone docking cabinet as described in claim 15, characterized in that, The rainproof door mechanism includes: The second mounting bracket assembly is fixed to the cabinet body; The first door and the second door are slidably connected to the second fixing frame assembly along the first horizontal direction, respectively; and The fourth drive component is used to drive the first door and the second door to move toward each other in the first horizontal direction to close or move away from each other to open.

17. The drone docking cabinet as described in claim 16, characterized in that, The rainproof door mechanism further includes a first support roller and a second support roller. The first support roller and the second support roller are respectively disposed at both ends of the second fixing frame assembly in the first horizontal direction. The first support roller supports the lower end of the closed first door body, and the second support roller supports the lower end of the closed second door body.

18. The drone docking cabinet as described in any one of claims 1 to 14, characterized in that, The drone docking cabinet also includes a drone calibration mechanism, which includes: The third mounting bracket assembly is disposed above the helipad; and Two first calibration modules; Each of the first calibration modules includes a fifth drive component and two first calibration components that are horizontally slidably connected to the third fixed frame component. The two first calibration components are parallel to each other and are located on opposite sides of the first cargo box entrance. The fifth drive component is used to drive the two first calibration components to move closer to each other so as to push the drone parked on the landing pad and located between the two first calibration components to align with the first cargo box entrance. The first calibration components of the two first calibration modules are perpendicular to each other.

19. The drone docking cabinet as described in any one of claims 1 to 14, characterized in that, The drone docking station also includes a cargo box calibration mechanism, which includes: A fourth fixing frame assembly, disposed within the receiving cavity and located below the sealing door, defines an opening extending in the vertical direction, the opening corresponding to the first cargo box inlet / outlet in the vertical direction; and Two second calibration modules; Each of the second calibration modules includes a sixth drive component and two second calibration components that are horizontally slidably connected to the fourth fixing frame component. The two second calibration components are parallel to each other and are located on opposite sides of the opening. The sixth drive component is used to drive the two second calibration components to move closer to each other to push the cargo box placed on the transfer mechanism and located between the two second calibration components to center it in the opening. The second calibration components of the two second calibration modules are perpendicular to each other.

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