Express cabinet allowing unmanned aerial vehicle to take off and land

Abstract

The express cabinet comprises an unmanned aerial vehicle intelligent connection express cabinet body arranged at a bus station, an unmanned aerial vehicle take-off and landing platform is arranged on the unmanned aerial vehicle intelligent connection express cabinet body, an intelligent express delivery unmanned aerial vehicle is arranged at the top of the unmanned aerial vehicle take-off and landing platform, and a parcel distribution mechanism is arranged in the unmanned aerial vehicle intelligent connection express cabinet body. The unmanned aerial vehicle take-off and landing platform is connected to the top of the unmanned aerial vehicle intelligent connection express delivery cabinet through a connecting piece and used for allowing an unmanned aerial vehicle to stay and work, and the unmanned aerial vehicle intelligent connection express delivery cabinet is arranged at the position of a bus station. The surface of the unmanned aerial vehicle intelligent connection express cabinet is provided with the bus information electronic display board, so that a bus station is formed, and the mode of combining the unmanned aerial vehicle intelligent connection express cabinet and the bus station is integrated, so that public resources are integrated and utilized.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of drone delivery locker technology, and in particular to a delivery locker that can be used for drone take-off and landing. Background Technology

[0002] A smart parcel locker that can be used for take-off and landing by drones is a type of smart parcel locker that works in conjunction with drones. The drones can deliver the parcels, and the smart parcel lockers can connect the parcels. The drones can transport the parcels between the smart parcel lockers. In recent years, this technology has been piloted in express delivery and food delivery logistics.

[0003] 1. The prior art patent with publication number CN209650570U relates to a drone take-off and landing platform applied to a bus station. The drone take-off and landing platform is located on the upper level of the bus station. The drone take-off and landing platform is equipped with a drone landing pad. The drone take-off and landing platform has an upward-curving guide structure around its perimeter. Multiple top columns are arranged around the curving guide structure. Upper and lower slide rails are supported on the top columns. The upper slide rail is equipped with a slidable second solar power generation device. The lower slide rail is equipped with a slidable first and third solar power generation device. The first, second, and third solar power generation devices can be arranged sequentially and cover the drone landing pad.

[0004] In the patent with announcement number CN209650570U, the drone take-off and landing platform is set on the upper level of the bus station, which can provide a landing pad for drones and also increase the platform function of the bus station.

[0005] However, it was not used in conjunction with drone-based smart parcel lockers. Smart parcel lockers used in conjunction with drones need to be installed separately near bus stops, which is not conducive to the integrated utilization of resources.

[0006] 2. The prior art patent with publication number CN109805724B discloses a free-combination drone smart express cabinet, including a cabinet body, a drone receiving platform, a self-service pickup terminal, and a package distribution mechanism. The drone receiving platform is located on the upper surface of the cabinet body, and storage compartments are arranged on the inner surface of the cabinet body. The package distribution mechanism is mounted on a track on the bottom plate inside the cabinet body. The package distribution mechanism includes a track, a slide, a vertical track, a mobile robotic arm, a tray, a cable, a scanner, a lifter, a rotary motor, a drive motor, and a drive arm. The drive motor is installed at the center of the track and drives the drive arm to move on the track.

[0007] In the patent technology with publication number CN109805724B, considering the different number of express packages in different regions and the different space sizes of the express locker placement locations, the number of smart express lockers and the layout of the express lockers can be selected according to needs. This makes it convenient for managers to change the overall size, number, and structure of the express locker combination. The combination locker formed by multiple smart express lockers can land multiple drones at the same time, which is suitable for drone delivery groups to transport packages.

[0008] However, the design did not take into account the actual situation and the bus stops, and it did not reduce the occupation of public spaces, which is not conducive to the integrated use of resources.

[0009] 3. The prior art patent with publication number CN111746795B discloses a drone express parcel receiving cabinet, including a storage cabinet and a sorting system. The storage cabinet includes multiple storage boxes, each with an inlet and a retrieval outlet. A loading plate is provided at the inlet. The sorting system includes a parcel identification area and a first conveyor belt. The top of the parcel identification area has a delivery outlet, and the bottom of the parcel identification area has a drop outlet leading to the first conveyor belt. A parcel identification device is provided inside the parcel identification area. The loading plate can pick up parcels on the first conveyor belt and put them into the storage boxes. The bottom of the inlet of each storage box is flush with the first conveyor belt. The loading plate can block the first conveyor belt horizontally or sweep back on the first conveyor belt to pick up parcels on the first conveyor belt and put them into the storage boxes.

[0010] In the technology disclosed in CN111746795B, when a drone carrying a package arrives at the top of the receiving cabinet, it sends the package from the delivery port into the package recognition area. The package is recorded by the package recognition device when it passes through the package recognition area.

[0011] However, since the delivery port is at the very top of the device, when the entire device is located on the outside and used in conjunction with a smart express drone, there are no obstructions to block the area above the package recognition zone and the delivery port. In addition, there is no location on the top of the device for the smart express drone to take off and land after being lifted, adjusted, or repaired.

[0012] To address this issue, we propose a solution that combines a delivery locker that allows drones to take off and land with a bus stop. Utility Model Content

[0013] The purpose of this utility model is to address the shortcomings of the existing technology mentioned in the background section by proposing a parcel locker that can be used for drone take-off and landing.

[0014] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0015] A smart parcel locker for drone take-off and landing includes a drone-operated smart parcel locker installed at a bus stop. The locker has a drone take-off and landing platform, with a smart parcel drone mounted on top. The locker also includes a parcel distribution mechanism that can lift and lower parcels to suitable positions. Specifically, it can lift parcels from the locker to the opening of the platform for the drone to pick them up and deliver. It can also receive parcels delivered by drones and then lower them into the locker. The locker surface has an electronic bus information display board, which can be installed using existing mounting brackets or directly with bolts. The locker has a connector at the top, with a central plate at the top. A mounting platform is located on top of the central plate, and the drone take-off and landing platform is mounted on top of the platform. A canopy above the platform is connected to the central plate via a support mechanism.

[0016] Preferably, the connector includes a connecting cover, which is bolted to the top of the drone smart docking express cabinet. A connecting cylinder is connected to the top of the connecting cover, and the connecting cylinder and the connecting cover are in a communication state. A connecting ring is fixedly sleeved on the outside of the connecting cylinder.

[0017] Preferably, the intermediate plate is sleeved on the outside of the connecting cylinder through a sleeve hole, and the intermediate plate is bolted to the connecting ring.

[0018] Preferably, the bottom of the mounting platform is provided with a top connection hole that matches the top of the connecting cylinder. The mounting platform, the intermediate plate, and the connecting cover are connected together by bolts, and the top of the connecting cylinder is located in the top connection hole.

[0019] Preferably, the support mechanism includes a support rod, and both ends of the support rod are provided with support seats. The support seat at the top of the support rod is bolted to the bottom of the canopy, and the support seat at the bottom of the support rod is bolted to the top of the middle plate. In this way, the canopy can be supported above the drone take-off and landing platform for use as a canopy. At the same time, the canopy can also serve as a canopy for bus stops, and the canopy can also be used for rain and sun protection.

[0020] Preferably, the top of the canopy is equipped with a solar power generation device via a positioning mechanism.

[0021] Preferably, the positioning mechanism includes a positioning frame disposed on the top of the shielding canopy. A connecting block A is fixed to the side of the shielding canopy and is bolted to the top of the shielding canopy, so that the positioning frame is stably connected to the top of the shielding canopy. An isolation pad is arranged on the top of the shielding canopy and located in the positioning frame. A pressing frame is provided on the top of the positioning frame, and a connecting block B is fixed to the side of the pressing frame. The connecting block B is located on top of the connecting block A and is bolted to the shielding canopy together with the connecting block B. The solar power generation device is placed in the positioning frame and pressed on the isolation pad. The pressing frame is pressed on the top of the positioning frame to press the solar power generation device and prevent the solar power generation device from detaching from the positioning frame.

[0022] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0023] In this utility model, the drone take-off and landing platform is connected to the top of the drone smart shuttle express cabinet via connectors for the drone to stop and operate; the canopy support is connected to the middle plate and located above the drone take-off and landing platform for rain and sun protection; the drone smart shuttle express cabinet is set at the bus stop location, and the surface of the drone smart shuttle express cabinet is equipped with an electronic display board for bus information, thus forming a bus stop. This integration of the drone smart shuttle express cabinet and the bus stop allows for the integrated utilization of public resources. Attached Figure Description

[0024] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a parcel locker that can be used for drone take-off and landing, as proposed in this utility model;

[0025] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A split view of the mounting platform and the intermediate plate;

[0026] Figure 3 for Figure 2 A breakdown diagram of the central connector, intermediate plate, and drone-connected smart parcel locker;

[0027] Figure 4 for Figure 3 Diagram showing the upward view from below;

[0028] Figure 5 for Figure 3 A cross-sectional view of a Chinese drone-based intelligent parcel locker;

[0029] Figure 6 for Figure 1 Structural breakdown diagram of the positioning mechanism.

[0030] In the diagram: 1. Drone-operated smart parcel locker; 2. Parcel distribution mechanism; 3. Connector; 31. Connecting cover; 32. Connecting cylinder; 33. Connecting ring; 4. Middle plate; 41. Sleeve hole; 5. Mounting platform; 51. Top connection hole; 6. Drone take-off and landing platform; 7. Support mechanism; 71. Support base; 72. Support rod; 8. Shelter canopy; 9. Solar power generation device; 10. Positioning mechanism; 101. Isolation pad; 102. Positioning frame; 1021. Connecting block A; 103. Pressing frame; 1031. Connecting block B. Detailed Implementation

[0031] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or component referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model.

[0032] In the description of this utility model, "multiple" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0033] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installed," "equipped with," "sleeved / connected," "connected," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, "connection" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; it can be a connection within two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0034] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments.

[0035] Reference Figure 1-6A type of express delivery locker for drone take-off and landing includes a drone-enabled smart delivery locker 1 installed at a bus stop. The locker 1 has a drone take-off and landing platform 6 for the smart delivery drone to take off and land. The platform has openings for packages to enter and exit. The platform can be a simple unmanned docking, maintenance, and take-off platform, or it can be a drone charging platform as described in existing publicly available technologies. Reference can be made to patents with publication numbers CN111301703B and CN115339643A for the drone charging platform. The drone take-off and landing platform 6 has a smart delivery drone on top. The locker 1 contains a package distribution mechanism 2, which can lift and lower packages to suitable positions. The express parcels in the drone smart parcel locker 1 can be lifted to the opening of the drone take-off and landing platform 6 for the drone to pick up and transport the parcels. It can also be used to receive the parcels delivered by the drone and then drop them into the drone smart parcel locker 1. The surface of the drone smart parcel locker is equipped with an electronic bus information display board. The drone smart parcel locker 1, drone take-off and landing platform 6, smart express drone, parcel distribution mechanism 2, and electronic bus information display board can all refer to existing technologies. The top of the drone smart parcel locker 1 is equipped with a connector 3, and the top of the connector 3 is equipped with a middle plate 4. The top of the middle plate 4 is equipped with a mounting platform 5. The drone take-off and landing platform 6 is installed on the top of the mounting platform 5. The drone take-off and landing platform 6 is equipped with a canopy 8, and the canopy 8 is connected to the middle plate 4 through a support mechanism 7.

[0036] Reference Figure 1-6 A type of express delivery locker for drone take-off and landing includes a connector 3 comprising a connector cover 31, which is bolted to the top of the drone smart docking express delivery locker 1. A connector cylinder 32 is connected to the top of the connector cover 31, and the connector cylinder 32 and the connector cover 31 are in a communication state. A connector ring 33 is fixedly sleeved on the outside of the connector cylinder 32. An intermediate plate 4 is sleeved on the outside of the connector cylinder 32 through a sleeve hole 41, and the intermediate plate 4 is bolted to the connector ring 33. The connector 3 can be used to connect the intermediate plate 4 to the top of the drone smart docking express delivery locker 1, and can also be used to support the intermediate plate 4 and other mechanisms on its top.

[0037] Reference Figure 1-6 A type of express delivery cabinet that can be used for drone take-off and landing. The bottom of the mounting platform 5 is provided with a top connection hole 51 that matches the top of the connecting cylinder 32. The mounting platform 5, the middle plate 4, and the connecting cover 31 are connected together by bolts, and the top of the connecting cylinder 32 is located in the top connection hole 51.

[0038] Reference Figure 1-6A type of express delivery locker for drone take-off and landing includes a support mechanism 7 comprising a support rod 72, with support seats 71 at both ends of the support rod 72. The support seat 71 at the top of the support rod 72 is bolted to the bottom of the canopy 8, and the support seat 71 at the bottom of the support rod 72 is bolted to the top of the intermediate plate 4. In this way, the canopy 8 can be supported above the drone take-off and landing platform 6 for use as a shield. At the same time, the canopy 8 also serves as a shield for bus stops, and is used for rain and sun protection.

[0039] Reference Figure 1-6 A type of express delivery locker for drone take-off and landing includes a solar power generation device 9 mounted on the top of a canopy 8 via a positioning mechanism 10. The positioning mechanism 10 includes a positioning frame 102 mounted on the top of the canopy 8, and a connecting block A1021 fixed to the side of the canopy 8 and bolted to the top of the canopy 8. The positioning frame 102 is stably connected to the top of the canopy 8. An isolation pad 101 is placed on the top of the canopy 8 within the positioning frame 102. A clamping frame 103 is mounted on the top of the positioning frame 102. The clamping frame 103, the positioning frame 102, and the solar power generation device are all connected together. There are sealing rings between 9, and the sealing rings and the isolation gasket 101 are used to separate and insulate the solar power generation device 9 to prevent water from easily entering. The side of the clamping frame 103 is fixed with a connecting block B1031. The connecting block B1031 is located on top of the connecting block A1021 and is connected to the shielding canopy 8 together with the connecting block B1031 by bolts. The solar power generation device 9 is placed in the positioning frame 103 and pressed on the isolation gasket 101. The clamping frame 103 is pressed on top of the positioning frame 102 to clamp the solar power generation device 9 and prevent the solar power generation device 9 from coming off the positioning frame 102.

[0040] The above embodiments are preferred embodiments of the present utility model, but the embodiments of the present utility model are not limited to the above embodiments. Any changes, modifications, substitutions, combinations, or simplifications made without departing from the spirit and principle of the present utility model shall be considered equivalent substitutions and shall be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0041] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms indicating orientation or positional relationship are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model.

Claims

1. A parcel locker for drone take-off and landing, comprising a drone-operated intelligent parcel locker (1) installed at a bus stop, the drone-operated intelligent parcel locker (1) having a drone take-off and landing platform (6) on top of the drone take-off and landing platform (6), and a smart parcel drone on top of the drone take-off and landing platform (6), and a parcel distribution mechanism (2) in the drone-operated intelligent parcel locker (1), characterized in that, The surface of the drone smart shuttle express cabinet is equipped with an electronic bus information display board. The top of the drone smart shuttle express cabinet (1) is equipped with a connector (3), and the top of the connector (3) is equipped with a middle plate (4). The top of the middle plate (4) is equipped with an installation platform (5). The drone take-off and landing platform (6) is installed on the top of the installation platform (5). The drone take-off and landing platform (6) is equipped with a shielding canopy (8), and the shielding canopy (8) is connected to the middle plate (4) through a support mechanism (7).

2. The express delivery locker for drone take-off and landing according to claim 1, characterized in that, The connector (3) includes a connecting cover (31), and the connecting cover (31) is bolted to the top of the drone smart docking express cabinet (1). A connecting cylinder (32) is connected to the top of the connecting cover (31), and the connecting cylinder (32) and the connecting cover (31) are in a communication state. A connecting ring (33) is fixedly sleeved on the outside of the connecting cylinder (32).

3. A parcel locker for drone take-off and landing according to claim 1, characterized in that, The intermediate plate (4) is sleeved on the outside of the connecting cylinder (32) through the sleeve hole (41), and the intermediate plate (4) is bolted to the connecting ring (33).

4. A parcel locker for drone take-off and landing according to claim 1, characterized in that, The mounting platform (5) has a top connection hole (51) at the bottom that matches the top of the connecting cylinder (32). The mounting platform (5), the intermediate plate (4), and the connecting cover (31) are connected together by bolts, and the top of the connecting cylinder (32) is located in the top connection hole (51).

5. A parcel locker for drone take-off and landing according to claim 1, characterized in that, The support mechanism (7) includes a support rod (72), and both ends of the support rod (72) are provided with support seats (71). The support seat (71) at the top of the support rod (72) is connected to the bottom of the canopy (8) by bolts, and the support seat (71) at the bottom of the support rod (72) is connected to the top of the intermediate plate (4) by bolts.

6. A parcel locker for drone take-off and landing according to claim 1, characterized in that, The top of the canopy (8) is equipped with a solar power generation device (9) via a positioning mechanism (10).

7. A parcel locker for drone take-off and landing according to claim 6, characterized in that, The positioning mechanism (10) includes a positioning frame (102) set on the top of the shielding canopy (8). A connecting block A (1021) is fixed on the side of the shielding canopy (8), and the connecting block A (1021) is connected to the top of the shielding canopy (8) by bolts. An isolation pad (101) is arranged on the top of the shielding canopy (8) and is located in the positioning frame (102). A pressing frame (103) is provided on the top of the positioning frame (102), and a connecting block B (1031) is fixed on the side of the pressing frame (103). The connecting block B (1031) is located on the top of the connecting block A (1021) and is connected to the shielding canopy (8) together with the connecting block B (1031) by bolts.

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