Unmanned aerial vehicle distribution terminal device

Through the drone delivery terminal device, the use of automatic retractable cargo compartment and drone has solved the problem of high manpower and time costs in express terminal delivery, realized automatic delivery to homes, and improved delivery efficiency.

CN223396380UActive Publication Date: 2025-09-30BEIJING TIANJI ZHILIAN TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CENTER (LLP)
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Application Number
CN202422649578.1
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-10-31
Publication Date
2025-09-30
Estimated Expiration
2034-10-31

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Technical Problem

The existing express terminal distribution model takes up a lot of human resources and consumer time, resulting in high labor and time costs.

Method used

A drone delivery terminal device is designed, including a cargo hold, a scissor-type telescopic mechanism, a navigation and positioning system, a controller, and a communication device. Automatic delivery to homes is achieved through the cooperation of the drone and the automatically telescopic cargo hold.

Benefits of technology

Optimize the distribution process, reduce manpower and time costs, and improve the distribution efficiency of small and medium-sized goods.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an unmanned aerial vehicle distribution terminal device which comprises a cargo hold shell, a cargo hold, an unmanned aerial vehicle, a controller, a communication device, a self-triggering hatch cover and an air leakage prevention device. The cargo hold shell is located in a resident room and installed on the outer wall of a building, a cargo inlet is formed in the top of the cargo hold, the two sides of the cargo hold are connected with the cargo hold shell through multiple telescopic pull rods, and the rear end of the cargo hold is connected with the scissor telescopic mechanism. The unmanned aerial vehicle is provided with a navigation and positioning system and a UWB positioning tag; the self-triggering cabin cover is positioned above a cargo inlet of the cargo cabin; the air leakage prevention device is installed on the outer side of the cargo hold, a two-dimensional code vertical visual positioning point is arranged on the outer side of the air leakage prevention device, and UWB positioning base stations are installed on the two sides respectively. And the controller and the communication device are used for controlling the work of the scissor telescopic mechanism and the self-triggering hatch cover. According to the utility model, the unmanned aerial vehicle can automatically deliver goods to the home, and the labor and time cost in the delivery process is reduced.
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Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of logistics equipment, and in particular to a drone delivery terminal device. Background Art

[0002] Currently, express delivery is mostly done manually, mainly in three modes: (1) the express locker mode, where the courier delivers the package to the express locker in the residential area or office area, and the consumer picks up the package by himself; (2) the door-to-door mode, where the courier delivers the package directly to the consumer; (3) the courier delivers the package to the self-pickup point, and the consumer picks it up by himself. These modes take up a lot of human resources, and the intermediate process will consume the consumer's time. Utility Model Content

[0003] In view of the shortcomings of the existing technology, the utility model provides a drone delivery terminal device to reduce the labor and time costs in the delivery process.

[0004] The utility model achieves the above technical objectives through the following technical means.

[0005] A drone delivery terminal device, comprising:

[0006] The cargo hold shell is located inside the occupants' room and mounted on the building's exterior wall;

[0007] The cargo hold has a cargo inlet on the top, and its two sides are connected to the cargo hold shell through multi-section telescopic pull rods, and its rear end is connected to a scissor-type telescopic mechanism, and the rear end of the scissor-type telescopic mechanism is connected to the cargo hold shell;

[0008] A drone equipped with a navigation and positioning system and a UWB positioning tag;

[0009] Controller and communication device, used to control the operation of the scissor-type telescopic mechanism;

[0010] A QR code vertical visual positioning point and a UWB positioning base station are provided on the outside of the cargo hold, and a QR code horizontal visual positioning point is provided on the bottom plate inside the cargo hold.

[0011] The above technical solution also includes a self-triggering hatch cover, which is located above the cargo inlet of the cargo hold and is connected to the cargo hold shell by a hinge; the self-triggering hatch cover is driven by motor B, and motor B is controlled by a controller and a communication device.

[0012] The above technical solution also includes an anti-air leakage device installed on the outside of the cargo hold. A QR code vertical visual positioning point is provided on the outside of the anti-air leakage device, and UWB positioning base stations are installed on both sides.

[0013] In the above technical solution, the air leakage prevention device is a hollow structure made of thermal insulation foam.

[0014] In the above technical solution, the telescopic movement of the scissors-type telescopic mechanism is transmitted by a screw-nut mechanism. The connection between the scissors-type telescopic mechanism and the cargo hold shell is divided into upper and lower ends, of which the lower end is a fixed connection. The upper end of the scissors-type telescopic mechanism is equipped with a nut of the screw-nut mechanism. The screw in the screw-nut mechanism is installed on the cargo hold shell and is driven to rotate by motor A. The motor A is controlled by a controller and a communication device.

[0015] In the above technical solution, an opening is provided on the outer wall of the building to facilitate the extension of the cargo hold.

[0016] In the above technical solution, the shape of the air leakage prevention device matches the opening.

[0017] In the above technical solution, the drone is delivered to the home and authorized by the controller and communication device.

[0018] The beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows: the drone delivery terminal device of the present invention can complete the automatic delivery of drones to homes through the cooperation of the drone and the automatic retractable cargo compartment, optimize the intermediate delivery process, reduce the labor cost and time cost generated by the terminal delivery, and improve the delivery efficiency of small and medium-sized goods. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] Figure 1 This is the application state diagram of the UAV delivery terminal device of the utility model;

[0020] Figure 2 This is an overall schematic diagram of the cargo hold of the present invention when it is in an indoor state;

[0021] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the drone identifying the cargo hold position when the cargo hold is in an indoor state according to the present invention;

[0022] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of drone delivery after the cargo hold pops out according to the present invention;

[0023] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the drone identifying the cargo hold position after the cargo hold is ejected according to the present invention;

[0024] Figure 6 This is a top view of the drone delivery after the cargo hold is ejected according to the utility model;

[0025] Among them: 1. Cargo hold shell; 2. Cargo hold; 3. Multi-section telescopic pull rod; 4. Scissor-type telescopic mechanism; 5. Controller and communication device; 6. Self-triggering hatch; 7. Anti-air leakage device; 8. QR code vertical visual positioning point; 9. QR code horizontal visual positioning point; 10. Drone; 11. Building exterior wall; 12. Exterior wall opening; 13. UWB positioning base station; 14. UWB positioning tag. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0026] To make the purpose, technical solution, and effects of the present invention more clearly understood, the following provides a clear and complete description of the technical solution in the examples of the present invention, with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be noted that the described embodiments are only some of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of them. They are intended only to explain the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention.

[0027] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the drone delivery terminal device of this example includes a cargo compartment shell 1, a cargo compartment 2, a multi-section telescopic pull rod 3, a scissor-type telescopic mechanism 4, a controller and communication device 5, a self-triggering cabin cover 6 and an anti-air leakage device 7.

[0028] The cargo hold shell 1 is located indoors and is installed on the building's outer wall 11 , with its outer end embedded in the outer wall opening 12 . When the cargo hold 2 moves indoors, the outer wall opening 12 is sealed by the air leakage prevention device 7 .

[0029] like Figure 2 As shown, a cargo hold 2 is installed in the cargo hold shell 1. The two sides of the cargo hold 2 are connected to the cargo hold shell 1 through multi-section telescopic rods 3. The rear end of the cargo hold 2 is connected to a scissor-type telescopic mechanism 4, and the rear end of the scissor-type telescopic mechanism 4 is connected to the cargo hold shell 1; the scissor-type telescopic mechanism 4 and the multi-section telescopic rods 3 drive the cargo hold 2 to extend and retract in the horizontal direction; an air leakage prevention device 7 is installed at the front end of the cargo hold 2, and a QR code vertical visual positioning point 8 is provided on the outside of the air leakage prevention device 7 ( Figure 3 ), UWB positioning base stations 13 are installed on both sides.

[0030] The telescopic motion of the scissor-type telescopic mechanism 4 is driven by a screw-nut mechanism (not shown). The connection between the scissor-type telescopic mechanism 4 and the cargo hold shell 1 is divided into upper and lower ends. The lower end of the scissor-type telescopic mechanism 4 is fixed to the cargo hold shell 1, and the nut of the screw-nut mechanism is installed at the upper end. The screw in the screw-nut mechanism is installed on the cargo hold shell 1 and driven by motor A to rotate, thereby driving the upper end of the scissor-type telescopic mechanism 4 to move up and down. The scissor-type telescopic mechanism 4 converts this into horizontal motion, further driving the movement of the cargo hold 2. Motor A is controlled by a controller and communication device 5. The controller and communication device 5 are installed on the rear inner side of the cargo hold shell 1.

[0031] The self-triggering hatch cover 6 is located above the cargo inlet of the cargo hold 2 and is connected to the upper part of the cargo hold shell 1 through a hinge. The self-triggering hatch cover 6 is driven by the motor B and controlled by the controller and the communication device 5. When the cargo hold 2 is outdoors, the self-triggering hatch cover 6 is closed ( Figure 4 ), when the cargo hold 2 is retracted into the room, the controller controls the motor B to drive the hatch to automatically trigger the opening ( Figure 2), and then manually close the hatch to prevent dust from falling into the cargo hold 2 when it is idle.

[0032] The air leakage prevention device 7 is a hollow structure made of insulating foam, its shape matching the exterior wall opening 12. This arrangement reduces the overall weight of the cargo hold 2 after it extends from the building's exterior wall 11, reduces the burden on the multi-section telescopic rod 3, and increases its service life. It also maintains the indoor temperature after the cargo hold 2 is retracted.

[0033] like Figure 5 As shown, a QR code horizontal visual positioning point 9 is set on the inner bottom plate of the cargo hold 2. The top of the cargo hold 2 is unobstructed and is provided with a cargo inlet for receiving cargo dropped by a drone 10.

[0034] Drone 10 is equipped with a navigation and positioning system (including RTK and an altimeter) to determine the drone's location and vertical altitude. Using the delivery point location information provided by the operator, drone 10 travels to the delivery point's location and vertical altitude to deliver the cargo. Drone 10 is also equipped with a UWB positioning tag 14, which works in conjunction with UBW positioning base station 13, QR code vertical visual positioning points 8, and QR code horizontal visual positioning points 9 to determine the drone's precise location.

[0035] The specific working process of the drone delivery terminal device in this embodiment is as follows:

[0036] (1) The drone 10 requests the controller and the communication device 5 to provide authorization for delivery to the home;

[0037] (2) After receiving the authorization for delivery to the home, the drone 10 carries the package to the location and vertical height of the delivery point (provided by the operator);

[0038] (3) The UBW tag 14 on the drone 10 cooperates with the UBW positioning base station 13 and the QR code vertical visual positioning point 8 to travel to the precise vertical position of the cargo hold 2 and send a request to eject the cargo hold 2 to the controller and communication device 5;

[0039] (4) After receiving the request, the controller and the communication verification device 5 control the scissor-type telescopic mechanism 4 to drive the cargo hold 2 to extend out of the building outer wall 11;

[0040] (5) The UBW tag 14 on the drone cooperates with the vertical visual positioning point 9 of the QR code and travels to the precise horizontal position of the cargo hold 2;

[0041] (6) UAV drops cargo onto the bottom plate of warehouse 2 ( Figure 6 ), and then sends a request to retract the cargo hold 2 to the controller and communication device 5;

[0042] (7) The cargo hold 2 is retracted into the cargo hold shell 1, and the self-triggering hatch 6 pops open;

[0043] (8) After the user takes out the goods, he manually closes the self-triggering hatch 6.

[0044] Throughout this specification, reference to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "illustrative embodiments," "examples," "specific examples," or "some examples" means that the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in conjunction with that embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the illustrative use of the above terms does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in any one or more embodiments or examples.

[0045] Although the present invention has been described in terms of various specific embodiments, those skilled in the art will appreciate that the present invention may be implemented with modifications within the spirit of the claims. Therefore, any obvious improvements, substitutions, or modifications that a person skilled in the art can make without departing from the essence of the present invention are intended to fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A drone delivery terminal device, characterized in that: include: A cargo hold shell (1), located inside a resident's room and mounted on an exterior wall (11) of a building; The cargo hold (2) has a cargo inlet at the top, and its two sides are connected to the cargo hold shell (1) via multi-section telescopic pull rods (3), and its rear end is connected to a scissor-type telescopic mechanism (4), and the rear end of the scissor-type telescopic mechanism (4) is connected to the cargo hold shell (1); A drone (10) equipped with a navigation and positioning system and a UWB positioning tag (14); A controller and communication device (5) for controlling the operation of the scissor-type telescopic mechanism (4); A two-dimensional code vertical visual positioning point (8) and a UWB positioning base station (13) are provided on the outside of the cargo hold (2), and a two-dimensional code horizontal visual positioning point (9) is provided on the bottom plate inside the cargo hold (2).

2. The drone delivery terminal device according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a self-triggering hatch cover (6), which is located above the cargo inlet of the cargo hold (2) and is connected to the cargo hold shell (1) through a hinge; the self-triggering hatch cover (6) is driven by a motor B, and the motor B is controlled by a controller and a communication device (5).

3. The drone delivery terminal device according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes an air leakage prevention device (7) installed on the outside of the cargo hold (2), wherein a QR code vertical visual positioning point (8) is provided on the outside of the air leakage prevention device (7), and UWB positioning base stations (13) are respectively installed on both sides.

4. The drone delivery terminal device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The air leakage prevention device (7) is a hollow structure made of thermal insulation foam.

5. The drone delivery terminal device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The telescopic movement of the scissor-type telescopic mechanism (4) is transmitted by a screw-nut mechanism. The connection between the scissor-type telescopic mechanism (4) and the cargo compartment shell (1) is divided into upper and lower ends, wherein the lower end is a fixed connection. The upper end of the scissor-type telescopic mechanism (4) is equipped with a nut of the screw-nut mechanism. The screw in the screw-nut mechanism is installed on the cargo compartment shell (1) and is driven to rotate by a motor A. The motor A is controlled by a controller and a communication device (5).

6. The drone delivery terminal device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The outer wall (11) of the building is provided with an opening to facilitate the extension of the cargo hold (2).

7. The drone delivery terminal device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The shape of the air leakage prevention device (7) matches the opening.

8. The drone delivery terminal device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The drone (10) is delivered to the home and authorized by the controller and communication device (5).

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