Automatic express parcel assembling and distributing equipment and automatic express parcel distributing system

Abstract

The utility model discloses an express parcel automatic assembly distribution device and an express parcel automatic distribution system, and relates to the logistics distribution technology field, the express parcel automatic assembly distribution device comprises a distribution main body and an express parcel carrier, the distribution main body can autonomously navigate and move between a logistics distribution center and a distribution point, and the express parcel carrier is connected with the distribution main body. A connection conveying mechanism is arranged in the distribution main body, the express parcel carriers are packaging carriers with standardized specifications, the connection conveying mechanism can load a plurality of express parcel carriers carrying parcels, the logistics distribution center can be provided with loading and unloading equipment, and the connection conveying mechanism can be in butt joint with the loading and unloading equipment to achieve loading and unloading of the express parcel carriers. The automatic assembly and distribution equipment for the express parcels can be matched with loading and unloading equipment to automatically complete a series of operations such as packaging, conveying and distribution of the express parcels, the number of couriers is reduced, the cost is saved, the distribution efficiency and accuracy are improved, and damage and loss caused by repeated carrying are avoided.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of logistics distribution, and in particular to an automatic assembly and distribution device for express parcels and an automatic distribution system for express parcels. Background Art

[0002] The current express parcel sorting and delivery process requires multiple handlings, which are prone to damage, missorting, wrong delivery, theft, etc. The express delivery companies' operations are all manual sorting and manual transfer. The unsegmented goods are pulled back to the district center from the large sorting center, and then go through another loading and unloading sorting before being distributed to the small districts responsible for each courier. The couriers then load, unload, and transport the goods, and finally put them on the shelves at the post station or deliver them to the door. Each express delivery company operates independently, and the delivery time and delivery tools are different. It is inefficient and disturbing for couriers to contact customers. The whole process is extremely cumbersome and complicated, with a high probability of error and low efficiency, high labor costs, poor scalability, and insufficient added value. Utility Model Content

[0003] The main purpose of the utility model is to provide an automatic assembly and delivery device for express parcels, aiming to solve the problem of low efficiency in the current express parcel delivery process.

[0004] To achieve the above-mentioned objectives, the present invention proposes an automated express parcel assembly and delivery device for moving and delivering express parcels between a logistics distribution center and an express delivery point, comprising:

[0005] A delivery body having a receiving cavity, wherein a driving device is provided on the delivery body for driving the delivery body to move, and a connecting and conveying mechanism is provided in the receiving cavity;

[0006] An express package carrier is a standardized carrier with storage space. The docking and conveying mechanism is used to load a plurality of the express package carriers and drive the express package carriers to move within the accommodating cavity. The docking and conveying mechanism is also used to dock with a logistics distribution center to transport the express package carriers loaded with express packages to the docking and conveying mechanism, and move the delivery body along a preset route to an express delivery point to deliver the express packages.

[0007] In one embodiment, the delivery body includes:

[0008] A cargo compartment having a compartment door, wherein the cargo compartment and the compartment door enclose the accommodating cavity;

[0009] A shelf is arranged in the accommodating cavity, and the docking conveying mechanism includes one or more standardized conveying rails arranged on the shelf, and the conveying rails are used to load the express package carrier and drive the express package carrier to move on the shelf.

[0010] In one embodiment, the express package carrier includes an express bag, which has at least a first part and a second part that can be relatively close to or far away from each other, so that a storage space is formed between the first part and the second part.

[0011] In one embodiment, the express package carrier further includes a detachable driving shaft and a driven shaft, the first part is connected to the driving shaft, the second part is connected to the driven shaft, and the driving shaft moves closer to or away from the driven shaft to close or open the express bag.

[0012] In one embodiment, the express package carrier further comprises a connecting member provided on the driving shaft and / or the driven shaft, and the express bag is drivingly connected to the conveying track via the connecting member;

[0013] And / or, the connecting piece is used for driving connection with the loading and unloading equipment of the logistics distribution center.

[0014] In one embodiment, the distribution body is further provided with a material taking and feeding mechanism and a control device, and the material taking and feeding mechanism includes:

[0015] A mobile trolley is provided in the delivery body and moves along a preset track in the delivery body;

[0016] A fork assembly is provided on the mobile trolley, and the control device is used to control the movement of the mobile trolley and control the fork assembly to perform a package picking or storing action;

[0017] And / or, the material picking and feeding mechanism further includes a robot arm provided on the delivery body, and the control device is used to control the robot arm to perform the action of picking up or storing the package.

[0018] In one embodiment, the fork assembly includes a base and a fork arm, wherein the fork arm is slidably provided on the base for storing and retrieving packages; the mobile cart is further provided with a lifting mechanism connected to the fork assembly, wherein the lifting mechanism is used to drive the fork assembly to move along the height direction of the delivery body;

[0019] And / or, the number of the fork arms is 3, the 3 fork arms are arranged side by side on the base, the fork arm in the middle is fixedly connected to the base, and the other two fork arms are arranged on the base in a liftable manner along the height direction of the delivery body.

[0020] In an embodiment, the express package automated assembly and distribution device further comprises a package identification device, the distribution body is provided with an express window, and the control device is configured to control the package taking and feeding mechanism to perform a package taking or storing action through the express window according to a trigger signal of the package identification device.

[0021] In an embodiment, the driving device comprises a power source and wheels, and the bottom of the distribution body is provided with a plurality of the wheels, and the power source is configured to drive the wheels to rotate to drive the distribution body to move.

[0022] In an embodiment, the power source comprises a driving motor, a battery and a photovoltaic panel, the driving motor is electrically connected to the battery and drivingly connected to the wheels, and the photovoltaic panel is arranged on the top outer surface of the distribution body to charge the battery.

[0023] In an embodiment, the distribution body is further provided with a buffer conveying mechanism, and the buffer conveying mechanism is provided with an empty express package carrier to package an express package and convey the express package carrier loaded with the express package to the transfer conveying mechanism.

[0024] In an embodiment, the buffer conveying mechanism comprises a buffer track and a packaging device arranged on the buffer track, the buffer track is connected to the transfer conveying mechanism, the buffer track is provided with a clamping position to clamp the express package carrier and make the express package carrier in an open state, the packaging device is configured to package the express package into the express package carrier, and the buffer track is configured to receive the empty express package carrier from the transfer conveying mechanism or convey the packaged express package carrier to the transfer conveying mechanism.

[0025] The utility model further provides a kind of express package automated distribution system, including loading and unloading equipment arranged in logistics distribution center, and express package automated assembly and distribution device in any one of preceding embodiments, characterized by, the loading and unloading equipment includes transfer track, and the transfer track is used to interface with the transfer conveying mechanism, to make the express package carrier move between the transfer track and the transfer conveying mechanism.

[0026] The technical scheme of the utility model discloses adopts express package automatic assembly distribution equipment to distribute express package between the logistics distribution center and express distribution point, and the whole process can be automatically distributed to reduce manpower, and specifically, the express package automatic assembly distribution equipment includes distribution main part and express package carrier, is equipped with containing cavity in distribution main part, is equipped with driving device on distribution main part to drive distribution main part to move and navigate between logistics distribution center and distribution point, is equipped with the connecting and conveying mechanism in distribution main part, and the express package carrier is the standardized specification packing carrier, and the size specification is uniform and has the storage space for loading package, and the express package carrier is movably loaded on the connecting and conveying mechanism, the connecting and conveying mechanism can load a plurality of express package carriers with package to move in the containing cavity, and the logistics distribution center can be equipped with loading and unloading equipment, and the connecting and conveying mechanism can be connected with the loading and unloading equipment to make the express package carrier transport between the two, or, the logistics distribution center can also pack the express package to the express package carrier by manual, and load it on the connecting and conveying mechanism of distribution main part, and distribution main part moves to express distribution point by driving device and distributes express package.

[0027] It can be seen that by setting the standardized specification express package carrier and connecting the corresponding connecting and conveying mechanism in the distribution main part with the loading and unloading equipment, the express package automatic assembly distribution equipment can automatically complete a series of operations such as packing, conveying and distributing of the express package in cooperation with the loading and unloading equipment, reduce the number of express delivery personnel, greatly save the cost, improve the distribution efficiency and distribution accuracy, and avoid damage or loss of the express package caused by manual multiple handling. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0028] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical scheme in the embodiments of the utility model or the prior art, the drawings needed to be used in the embodiment or the prior art description will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are only some embodiments of the utility model, and those skilled in the art can also obtain other drawings from the structures shown in the drawings without creating creative labor.

[0029] Figure 1 The structural schematic diagram of an embodiment of the express package automatic assembly distribution equipment provided by the utility model is shown in the figure.

[0030] Figure 2 The structural schematic diagram of the express package automatic assembly distribution equipment in the utility model is shown in the figure. Figure 1 The internal structure schematic diagram of the express package automatic assembly distribution equipment is shown in the figure.

[0031] Figure 3 The structural schematic diagram of the fork assembly in an embodiment of the express package automatic assembly distribution equipment provided by the utility model is shown in the figure.

[0032] Figure 4 The structural schematic diagram of the fork assembly in an embodiment of the express package automatic assembly distribution equipment provided by the utility model is shown in the figure. Figure 3 Structure diagram of the fork arm of the fork assembly;

[0033] Figure 5 Structure diagram of the structure of the express package carrier for packing express packages in one embodiment of the express package automatic assembly and distribution equipment provided by the present application;

[0034] Figure 6 Structure diagram of one embodiment of the express package automatic distribution system provided by the present application.

[0035] Explanation of reference numerals:

[0036] 100, express package automatic assembly and distribution equipment; 110, distribution main body; 111, driving device; 1111, wheel; 1112, battery; 1113, photovoltaic panel; 112, connection and conveying mechanism; 1121, conveying track; 113, cargo compartment; 1131, compartment door; 114, goods shelf; 115, express window; 120, express package carrier; 120a, storage space; 121, express pocket; 1211, first part; 1212, second part; 122, driving shaft; 123, driven shaft; 124, connecting piece; 130, material taking and feeding mechanism; 131, moving trolley; 132, fork assembly; 1321, base; 1322, fork arm; 133, mechanical hand; 140, package identification device;

[0037] 200, loading and unloading equipment; 210, transfer track; 220, elevator;

[0038] 300, express package.

[0039] The implementation, functional features and advantages of the present application will be further described with reference to the embodiments and the accompanying drawings. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0040] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the drawings in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present application, rather than all the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative labor fall within the scope of protection of the present application.

[0041] It should be noted that if the present application embodiments involve directional indications (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.), the directional indications are only used to explain the relative positional relationship, movement condition, etc. between the components in a certain posture, and if the certain posture changes, the directional indications will also change accordingly.

[0042] In addition, if the description of "first", "second" and the like is involved in the embodiments of the utility model, the description of "first", "second" and the like is only for the purpose of description, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying the relative importance of the indicated technical features or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features. Therefore, the features limited by "first", "second" can be explicitly or implicitly included at least one of the features. In addition, if "and / or" or "and / or" appears throughout the text, it means that the three parallel schemes are included, for example, "A and / or B" includes A scheme, or B scheme, or A and B scheme. In addition, the technical solutions of each embodiment can be combined with each other, but it must be based on the realization of ordinary skilled in the art, when the combination of technical solutions appears contradictory or unachievable, it should be considered that the combination of technical solutions does not exist, and is not within the protection scope required by the utility model.

[0043] The current express package sorting and distribution process needs to be transported for many times, which is easy to cause damage, misclassification, mistaken express, stolen and the like, the operation of express company is all manual sorting, manual transfer, from the large area sorting center to the subarea center, and then to the subarea center, the expressman again loads the car, unloads the car, transports, and finally racks or delivers the goods to the post station, and each express company is independent, the distribution time limit and distribution tool are different, the expressman contacts the customer, which is low efficiency and disturbs, the whole process is extremely complicated, the error probability is extremely high and the efficiency is low, the labor cost is high and the expansibility is poor, and the value added is not good enough.

[0044] The utility model provides a kind of express package automation assembly distribution equipment.

[0045] Please refer to Figure 1 And Figure 2 In an embodiment of the utility model, the express package automation assembly distribution equipment 100 includes distribution main body 110 and express package carrier 120, distribution main body 110 is equipped with containing cavity, distribution main body 110 is equipped with with driving device 111 for driving distribution main body 110 in logistics center and distribution point between autonomous navigation movement, distribution main body 110 is provided with connection conveying mechanism 112, express package carrier 120 is the standardization specification packing carrier, size specification is uniform and has the storage space 120a for loading package, express package carrier 120 can be movably loaded on connection conveying mechanism 112, the connection conveying mechanism 112 can load multiple express package carriers 120 carrying package in distribution main body 110 buffer or move, the position of logistics center can be provided with loading and unloading equipment 200, connection conveying mechanism 112 can be connected with loading and unloading equipment 200.

[0046] It can be understood that when the express package automated assembly and distribution equipment 100 is docked with the loading and unloading equipment 200 of the logistics distribution center, the loading and unloading equipment 200 will pack the express into the express package carrier 120, and transport the express package carrier 120 to the docking conveying mechanism 112 to enter the accommodating cavity of the distribution body 110 for buffering; alternatively, the logistics distribution center can also manually pack the express package 300 into the express package carrier 120 and load it onto the docking conveying mechanism 112 of the distribution body 110. After loading, the driving device 111 drives the distribution body 110 to move along a predetermined route between various distribution points (such as areas divided into communities, schools, commercial areas, etc.). When it arrives at the corresponding distribution point, the user can go to the express package automated assembly and distribution equipment 100 to pick up the package according to information such as the pickup code. Alternatively, unmanned delivery vehicles or drones and other equipment are set up at the distribution point. The express package automated assembly and distribution equipment 100 will unload the corresponding express package 300 and distribute the express package 300 to the user one by one through unmanned delivery vehicles or drones and other equipment.

[0047] From the above, it can be seen that by setting up a standardized express parcel carrier 120 (fixed size and dimensions) and setting up a corresponding docking and conveying mechanism 112 in the delivery body 110 to dock with the loading and unloading equipment 200, since the loading and unloading equipment 200, the docking and conveying mechanism 112 and the express parcel carrier 120 all adopt a standardized structure, they can complete the docking independently. The express parcel automated assembly and delivery equipment 100 can cooperate with the loading and unloading equipment 200 of the corresponding site to automatically complete a series of operations such as packaging, conveying, and distribution of the express parcel 300, reduce the number of couriers, greatly save costs, improve delivery efficiency and delivery accuracy, and avoid damage or loss of express parcels caused by multiple manual handling.

[0048] In one embodiment, the delivery body 110 includes:

[0049] The cargo compartment 113 has a storage cavity and a compartment door 1131;

[0050] The shelf 114 is arranged in the accommodating cavity, and the connecting conveying mechanism 112 includes one or more standardized conveying rails 1121 arranged on the shelf 114. The conveying rails 1121 are used to load the express package carrier 120 and drive the express package carrier 120 to move on the shelf 114.

[0051] like Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, in one embodiment of the present invention, the distribution body 110 includes a cargo compartment 113 with a accommodating cavity and a shelf 114 arranged in the accommodating cavity of the cargo compartment 113, and the docking conveying mechanism 112 includes a standardized conveying rail 1121 arranged on the shelf 114. Specifically, the number of the conveying rails 1121 can be single or multiple, and can be a ring structure or a single structure, and the spacing between adjacent conveying rails 1121 is a standardized preset value to adapt to the space occupied by the express package carrier 120. The conveying track 1121 can cache multiple express package carriers 120 loaded with express packages 300, and drive the express package carriers 120 to move in the accommodating cavity of the cargo compartment 113. When loading at the logistics distribution center, the compartment door 1131 is opened, and the conveying track 1121 is docked with the loading and unloading equipment 200 to allow the express package carriers 120 to be loaded from the loading and unloading equipment 200 into the cargo compartment 113; the compartment door 1131 is closed during transportation; when unloading at the distribution point, the compartment door 1131 is opened again, and the conveying track 1121 is docked with the loading and unloading equipment 200 of the site to transport the express package carriers 120 from the cargo compartment 113 to the loading and unloading equipment 200 of the site.

[0052] As can be seen above, the standardized track, combined with the standardized express package carrier 120 and the standardized loading and unloading equipment 200, can reduce the number of problems during docking and loading and unloading, improve delivery efficiency, and reduce errors. Of course, the logistics distribution center can also be equipped with no loading and unloading equipment 200, and manual loading and unloading can be performed.

[0053] In one embodiment, the express package carrier 120 includes an express bag 121 , which has at least a first portion 1211 and a second portion 1212 that can be relatively close to or away from each other, so that a storage space 120a is formed between the first portion 1211 and the second portion 1212 .

[0054] Please refer to Figure 5 In one embodiment of the present invention, the express package carrier 120 includes an express bag 121. Specifically, the express bag 121 has a first part 1211 and a second part 1212 that can be relatively close to or far away from each other. When the first part 1211 and the second part 1212 are close to each other, a storage space 120a can be formed for packing the express package 300; when the first part 1211 and the second part 1212 are far away from each other, the storage space 120a can be opened to facilitate the removal of the express package 300. It can be understood that since the express package carrier 120 is a standardized carrier, the storage space 120a of each express bag 121 has the same volume. Therefore, the express package carrier 120 can handle parcels of regular or irregular shapes within a certain volume range. Correspondingly, the logistics distribution center should be equipped with sorting equipment to sort express parcels 300 of different specifications and exclude express parcels 300 with larger volumes to avoid packing difficulties or even damage to the parcels.

[0055] In one embodiment, the express package carrier 120 also includes a detachable driving shaft 122 and a driven shaft 123, the first part 1211 is connected to the driving shaft 122, and the second part 1212 is connected to the driven shaft 123, and the driving shaft 122 moves closer to or away from the driven shaft 123 to close or open the express bag 121.

[0056] like Figure 5 As shown, in one embodiment of the present invention, the express package carrier 120 also includes a driving shaft 122 and a driven shaft 123. Specifically, the driving shaft 122 and the driven shaft 123 can be separately arranged. The express bag 121 is a flexible structure and its two ends are respectively connected to the driving shaft 122 and the driven shaft 123. The driving shaft 122 is close to the driven shaft 123 so that the first part 1211 and the second part 1212 of the express bag 121 are enclosed to form a storage space 120a. The driving shaft 122 is away from the driven shaft 123 so that the first part 1211 and the second part 1212 of the express bag 121 are away from and the storage space 120a is opened, so that the express package 300 is convenient to store or take out. It is understandable that the express package carrier 120 is usually packed on the loading and unloading equipment 200 in the logistics distribution center. Therefore, the loading and unloading equipment 200 can be provided with a mechanism for separating or retracting the driving shaft 122 and the driven shaft 123 to open or close the express bag 121. Furthermore, the driving shaft 122 and the driven shaft 123 can be provided as magnetic components to prevent the driving shaft 122 and the driven shaft 123 from separating during transportation, causing the express package 300 to fall from the storage space 120a.

[0057] In one embodiment, the express package carrier 120 further includes a connecting member 124 provided on the driving shaft 122 and / or the driven shaft 123 , and the express bag 121 is drivenly connected to the conveying track 1121 via the connecting member 124 ;

[0058] And / or, the connecting member 124 is used for driving connection with the loading and unloading equipment 200.

[0059] like Figure 5 and Figure 6As shown, in one embodiment of the present invention, the express package carrier 120 includes a connector 124 arranged on the driving shaft 122 or the driven shaft 123. Specifically, in this embodiment, the connector 124 is arranged on the driving shaft 122, and the express bag 121 is mounted on the conveying track 1121 of the docking conveying mechanism 112 through the connector 124. The conveying track 1121 drives the express bag 121 to move through the connector 124. It can be understood that the connector 124 is set as a hook structure, and a position for the connector 124 to engage is provided on the conveying track 1121, so that the express package carrier 120 on the conveying track 1121 is arranged in order. In addition, the connector 124 is also used to drive and connect with the loading and unloading equipment 200, that is, the docking structure between the connector 124 and the docking conveying mechanism 112 and the loading and unloading equipment 200 is also a standardized structure, which is convenient for automatic loading and unloading of the express package carrier 120.

[0060] In addition, an identification code, such as an IF code, can also be set on the driving shaft 122 to be used to bind with the information of the express package 300, so that the device can identify and determine the position of the express package 300 on the conveying track 1121, and the information of the express package 300 is matched with the delivery point where the user end is located, so as to facilitate the express package automatic assembly and delivery equipment 100 to perform accurate loading and unloading and delivery, and reduce the delivery errors caused by manual labor.

[0061] Of course, in addition to the above-mentioned conveying track 1121 and express bag 121, a compartment that exceeds the volume of the storage space 120a of the express bag 121 can also be set on the shelf 114. The compartment is spaced apart from the conveying track 1121 to be used for loading packages with larger volume and regular shape. The loading and unloading structure is described in detail below.

[0062] In one embodiment, the delivery body 110 is further provided with a material taking and feeding mechanism 130 and a control device. The material taking and feeding mechanism 130 includes:

[0063] The mobile cart 131 is disposed in the delivery body 110 and moves along a preset track in the delivery body 110;

[0064] The fork assembly 132 is provided on the mobile trolley 131. The control device is used to control the movement of the mobile trolley 131 and control the fork assembly 132 to perform the action of taking or storing the package;

[0065] And / or, the material taking and feeding mechanism 130 further includes a manipulator 133 provided on the delivery body 110 , and the control device is used to control the manipulator 133 to perform the action of taking or storing the package.

[0066] like Figures 1 to 4As shown, in one embodiment of the present invention, the distribution body 110 is also provided with a material picking and feeding mechanism 130 and a control device. Specifically, the material picking and feeding mechanism 130 includes a mobile trolley 131 and a fork assembly 132 provided on the mobile trolley 131. A plurality of compartments can also be provided on the shelf 114 and stacked and arranged along the length and height directions of the cargo compartment 113. The control device controls the mobile trolley 131 to drive the fork assembly 132 to move along a preset route to transport the express package 300 to the compartment of the shelf 114 or take out the express package 300 from the compartment of the shelf 114. Tracks can be set in the cargo compartment 113 for the mobile cart 131 to travel. In addition, a fixed or mobile manipulator 133 can be set in the cargo compartment 113 to grab the express parcel 300 located in the compartment of the shelf 114 or the express parcel carrier 120 on the conveying track 1121. In actual products, the express parcel automated assembly and distribution equipment 100 can selectively be equipped with a mobile cart 131, a fork assembly 132 and a manipulator 133, which are not specifically limited here.

[0067] In one embodiment, the fork assembly 132 includes a base 1321 and a fork arm 1322. The fork arm 1322 is slidably mounted on the base 1321 for storing and retrieving packages. The mobile cart 131 is further provided with a lifting mechanism connected to the fork assembly 132. The lifting mechanism is used to drive the fork assembly 132 to move along the height direction of the delivery body 110.

[0068] And / or, the number of fork arms 1322 is 3, and the 3 fork arms 1322 are arranged side by side and spaced apart on the base 1321, the fork arm 1322 located in the middle is fixedly connected to the base 1321, and the other two fork arms 1322 are arranged on the base 1321 in a liftable manner along the height direction of the distribution body 110.

[0069] like Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, in one embodiment of the present invention, the fork assembly 132 includes a base 1321 and a fork arm 1322. Specifically, a driving motor, a transmission rack assembly, and a mounting plate are provided on the base 1321. The fork arm 1322 is provided on the mounting plate. The driving motor drives the mounting plate to move through the transmission rack assembly to extend or retract the fork arm 1322, which is used to fork out the express parcel 300 on the shelf 114 or to deliver the express parcel 300 on the fork arm 1322 to the corresponding position on the shelf 114. Furthermore, in order to avoid interference, the pallet on the shelf 114 for supporting the express parcel 300 is provided with an avoidance gap for the fork arm 1322 to pass through, so that the fork arm 1322 can lift or put down the express parcel 300, avoid damage to the express, and improve the safety and smoothness of the loading and unloading process. Furthermore, the fork arm 1322 can also be provided with a rotating structure, such as Figure 2As shown, the fork arm 1322 can achieve 360° rotation to load and unload the shelves 114 on both sides of the route. A lifting mechanism can also be set on the mobile cart 131 to lift the fork arm 1322 along the height direction of the cargo compartment 113 to accommodate the express parcels 300 stacked in the height direction.

[0070] Furthermore, the number of fork arms 1322 on the mounting plate is set to 3, please refer to Figure 4 The fork arm 1322 located in the middle of the mounting plate is fixed, and the fork arms 1322 on both sides can be raised and lowered. In actual application scenarios, since express parcels 300 of regular shapes also have volume differences, smaller express parcels 300 can be picked up and placed using two fork arms 1322, and larger express parcels 300 can be picked up and placed using three fork arms 1322, so as to improve the adaptability and reliability of the fork assembly 132. Of course, in some other embodiments of the present invention, the number of fork arms 1322 can be greater than 3, for example, set to 4 or 5, and the spacing and lifting structure are not specifically limited.

[0071] In one embodiment, the express parcel automated assembly and delivery equipment 100 further includes a parcel identification device 140, the delivery body 110 is provided with an express window 115, and the control device is used to control the material picking and feeding mechanism 130 to perform the parcel picking or storing action through the express window 115 according to the trigger signal of the parcel identification device 140.

[0072] like Figure 1 As shown, in one embodiment of the present invention, the automated express parcel assembly and delivery equipment 100 further includes a parcel identification device 140. Specifically, a courier window 115 is provided on the cargo compartment 113, and the parcel identification device 140 is installed at the courier window 115. When a user picks up a parcel, a robot 133 or a mobile cart 131 removes the courier parcel carrier 120 or the courier parcel 300 from the corresponding position on the shelf 114 and brings it to the courier window 115. The parcel identification device 140 scans the graphic code on the courier parcel 300 for confirmation. When a user sends a parcel, the user places the courier parcel 300 at the courier window 115. The robot 133 or the mobile cart 131 transports the courier parcel 300 to a compartment on the shelf 114 or to the courier parcel carrier 120. During this process, the graphic code of the courier parcel 300 is bound to the identification code of the courier parcel carrier 120. The control device controls the material retrieval and delivery mechanism 130 to perform the retrieval or storage operation, making the retrieval and delivery of parcels more intelligent and convenient.

[0073] In one embodiment, the driving device 111 includes a power source and wheels 1111. A plurality of wheels 1111 are provided at the bottom of the delivery body 110. The power source is used to drive the wheels 1111 to rotate to drive the delivery body 110 to move.

[0074] And / or, the power source includes a drive motor, a battery 1112 and a photovoltaic panel 1113 provided on the delivery body 110, the drive motor is electrically connected to the battery 1112 and is drive-connected to the wheel 1111, and the photovoltaic panel 1113 is provided on the top outer surface of the delivery body 110 for charging the battery 1112.

[0075] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, in one embodiment of the present invention, the driving device 111 includes a power source and wheels 1111. Specifically, the express parcel automated assembly and delivery equipment 100 can be regarded as an automated delivery vehicle. A plurality of wheels 1111 are provided at the bottom of the cargo compartment 113. The wheels 1111 are connected to the power source. The control device is fully networked for positioning and navigation so that it can move on the road. Furthermore, the power source includes a drive motor, a battery 1112, and a photovoltaic panel 1113. The battery 1112 is used to power the drive motor, and the photovoltaic panel 1113 on the top of the cargo compartment 113 can be used to charge the battery 1112. Of course, in some other embodiments, the power source can be set to an engine, and the specific structure is not limited.

[0076] In one embodiment, a cache conveying mechanism is further provided in the distribution body 110 , and an empty express parcel carrier 120 is provided on the cache conveying mechanism for packing the express parcel 300 and conveying the express parcel carrier 120 loaded with the express parcel 300 to the docking conveying mechanism 112 .

[0077] In one embodiment of the present invention, a cache conveying mechanism is further provided in the delivery body 110. Specifically, an empty express package carrier 120 is mounted on the cache conveying mechanism and is in an open state. When the express package 300 is loaded at the logistics distribution center or the user sends the express package 300, the express package 300 can be placed in the empty express package carrier 120 by the loading and unloading equipment 200 or manually for packaging, and then transported to the connecting conveying mechanism 112 for storage by the cache conveying mechanism. After the express is delivered at the express delivery point, the express package carrier 120 is transported from the connecting conveying mechanism 112 to the cache conveying mechanism and is in an open state to facilitate the next packaging of the express.

[0078] In one embodiment, the cache conveying mechanism includes a cache track and a packing device provided on the cache track. The cache track is connected to the docking conveying mechanism 112. A latching position is provided on the cache track for latching the express package carrier 120 and placing the express package carrier 120 in an open state. The packing device is used to pack the express package 300 into the express package carrier 120. The cache track is used to receive an empty express package carrier 120 from the docking conveying mechanism 112 or to transport the packed express package carrier 120 to the docking conveying mechanism 112.

[0079] In one embodiment of the present invention, the cache conveying mechanism includes a cache track and a packaging device (not shown). Specifically, the cache track is connected to the conveying track 1121 of the connecting conveying mechanism 112. A latching position is provided on the cache track to separate the driving shaft 122 and the driven shaft 123 of the express bag 121. The express bag 121 is in an open state. When the express needs to be packaged, the express package 300 is placed in the express bag 121. The packaging device on the cache track closes the driving shaft 122 and the driven shaft 123 to complete the packaging. In this way, the operation from loading the package to unloading the package and recycling the express bag 121 can be completed.

[0080] The present invention also proposes an automated delivery system for express parcels, including loading and unloading equipment 200 located in a logistics distribution center, and the automated assembly and delivery equipment 100 for express parcels in any of the aforementioned embodiments, characterized in that the loading and unloading equipment 200 includes a transfer track 210, which is used to dock with a docking conveying mechanism 112 so that the express parcel carrier 120 can move between the transfer track 210 and the docking conveying mechanism 112.

[0081] like Figure 6 As shown, the logistics distribution center can be equipped with loading and unloading equipment 200, which includes a transfer track 210 and an elevator 220. In the logistics distribution center, the transfer track 210 is used to dock with the conveying track 1121 of the docking conveying mechanism 112 to transport the empty express parcel carriers 120 on the docking conveying mechanism 112 to the loading and unloading area. The sorting device of the logistics distribution center puts the express parcel 300 onto the express parcel carrier 120 on the transfer track 210. After packaging is completed, the elevator 220 sends the express parcel carriers 120 into the conveying track 1121 in the cargo compartment 113 in sequence.

[0082] After unloading at the express delivery point, the empty express package carrier 120 can be placed back into the cargo compartment 113 via the transfer track 210 for storage. When the express package automated assembly and delivery equipment 100 returns to the logistics distribution center, the empty express package carrier 120 is taken out again via the transfer track 210 there, packaged and delivered, and then sent to the conveyor track 1121 by the elevator 220. This cycle can efficiently complete express delivery. It can be understood that by setting up standardized transfer tracks, conveyor tracks, and express package carriers that are compatible with both, the entire express delivery process is smooth and efficient. Sending express delivery information via mobile phone does not disturb customers, and the probability of error is lower.

[0083] The above description is merely an exemplary embodiment of the present invention and does not limit the patent scope of the present invention. All equivalent structural transformations made using the contents of the present invention specification and drawings under the technical concept of the present invention, or direct / indirect application in other related technical fields are included in the patent protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An automated express parcel assembly and delivery device for moving and delivering express parcels between a logistics distribution center and an express delivery point, characterized in that: include: A delivery body having a receiving cavity, wherein a driving device is provided on the delivery body for driving the delivery body to move, and a connecting and conveying mechanism is provided in the receiving cavity; An express package carrier is a standardized carrier with storage space. The docking and conveying mechanism is used to load a plurality of the express package carriers and drive the express package carriers to move within the accommodating cavity. The docking and conveying mechanism is also used to dock with a logistics distribution center to transport the express package carriers loaded with express packages to the docking and conveying mechanism, and move the delivery body along a preset route to an express delivery point to deliver the express packages.

2. The express parcel automated assembly and delivery equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The distribution entities include: A cargo compartment having a compartment door, wherein the cargo compartment and the compartment door enclose the accommodating cavity; A shelf is arranged in the accommodating cavity, and the docking conveying mechanism includes one or more standardized conveying rails arranged on the shelf, and the conveying rails are used to load the express package carrier and drive the express package carrier to move on the shelf.

3. The express parcel automated assembly and delivery equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that: The express package carrier includes an express bag, which has at least a first part and a second part that can be relatively close to or far away from each other, so that a storage space is formed between the first part and the second part.

4. The express parcel automated assembly and delivery equipment according to claim 3, characterized in that: The express package carrier also includes a driving shaft and a driven shaft that can be detachably arranged. The first part is connected to the driving shaft, and the second part is connected to the driven shaft. The driving shaft moves closer to or away from the driven shaft to close or open the express bag.

5. The express parcel automated assembly and delivery equipment according to claim 4, characterized in that: The express package carrier further includes a connecting piece provided on the driving shaft and / or the driven shaft, and the express bag is drivenly connected to the conveying track via the connecting piece; And / or, the connecting piece is used for driving connection with the loading and unloading equipment of the logistics distribution center.

6. The express parcel automated assembly and delivery equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The distribution body is also provided with a material taking and feeding mechanism and a control device, and the material taking and feeding mechanism includes: A mobile trolley is provided in the delivery body and moves along a preset track in the delivery body; A fork assembly is provided on the mobile trolley, and the control device is used to control the movement of the mobile trolley and control the fork assembly to perform a package picking or storing action; And / or, the material picking and feeding mechanism further includes a robot arm provided on the delivery body, and the control device is used to control the robot arm to perform the action of picking up or storing the package.

7. The express parcel automated assembly and delivery equipment according to claim 6, characterized in that: The fork assembly includes a base and a fork arm, and the fork arm is slidably provided on the base for storing and retrieving packages; the mobile cart is also provided with a lifting mechanism connected to the fork assembly, and the lifting mechanism is used to drive the fork assembly to move along the height direction of the delivery body; And / or, the number of the fork arms is 3, the 3 fork arms are arranged side by side on the base, the fork arm in the middle is fixedly connected to the base, and the other two fork arms are arranged on the base in a liftable manner along the height direction of the delivery body.

8. The express parcel automated assembly and delivery equipment according to claim 6, characterized in that: The express parcel automated assembly and delivery equipment also includes a parcel identification device, the delivery body is provided with an express window, and the control device is used to control the material picking and feeding mechanism to perform parcel picking or parcel storage actions through the express window according to the trigger signal of the parcel identification device.

9. The express parcel automated assembly and delivery equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The driving device includes a power source and wheels. A plurality of wheels are provided at the bottom of the delivery body. The power source is used to drive the wheels to rotate so as to move the delivery body. And / or, the power source includes a drive motor, a battery and a photovoltaic panel provided on the delivery body, the drive motor is electrically connected to the battery and is drive-connected to the wheel, and the photovoltaic panel is provided on the top outer surface of the delivery body for charging the battery.

10. The express parcel automated assembly and delivery equipment according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that: A cache conveying mechanism is also provided in the distribution body, and an empty express parcel carrier is provided on the cache conveying mechanism for packing the express parcels and conveying the express parcel carrier loaded with the express parcels to the connecting conveying mechanism.

11. The automated assembly and distribution equipment for express parcels as described in claim 10, wherein the cache conveying mechanism includes a cache track and a packing device provided on the cache track, the cache track is connected to the docking conveying mechanism, and a latching position is provided on the cache track for latching the express parcel carrier and making the express parcel carrier open, the packing device is used to pack the express parcel into the express parcel carrier, and the cache track is used to receive the empty express parcel carrier from the docking conveying mechanism or to transport the packed express parcel carrier to the docking conveying mechanism.

12. An automated express parcel delivery system, comprising loading and unloading equipment located in a logistics distribution center, and the automated express parcel assembly and delivery equipment according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that: The loading and unloading equipment includes a transfer track, which is used to dock with the docking and conveying mechanism so that the express package carrier can move between the transfer track and the docking and conveying mechanism.

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